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Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,745

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,990

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXTouringHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $45,160 $48,280
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $41,231 $44,080
Premium Package 5,300      
Cargo net 50 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 75 75 139 139
Floor mats 135 135 229 229
Cargo mat 95 95    
Premium Package 4,917      
Cargo net 42 42 35 35
Rear bumper protector 62 62 99 99
Floor mats 108 108 139 139
Cargo mat 78 78    
Options (change) 5,655 355 417 417
Options (change) 5,207 290 273 273
Destination 940 940 995 995
Total Price $32,745 $33,295 $46,572 $49,692
Total Invoice $30,990 $31,600 $42,499 $45,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,927
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXTouringHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionS6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/46 MPG51/46 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,745$33,295$46,572$49,692
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,925-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$32,945$42,647$44,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,745
Total Invoice$30,990$31,600$42,499$45,348
Adjustments for Features0-332-3,582-4,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,990$31,268$38,917$40,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0$1,594

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXTouringHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Perimeter scan   $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Intercom  $25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,075$8,650$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,925$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-3,582-4,837

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelNiroHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length171.5 in192.5 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height60.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,106 lb.4,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested527582%
Total Not Requested117518%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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