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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: $12,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021202120212021
ModelNiroNiroHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXTouringLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $44,040 $45,490 $47,240 $48,690
Premium Package 5,300          
Cargo net 50 50 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 75 75 139 139 139 139
Floor mats 135 135 229 229 229 229
Cargo mat 95 95        
Premium Package 4,917          
Cargo net 42 42 35 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 62 62 99 99 99 99
Floor mats 108 108 139 139 139 139
Cargo mat 78 78        
Options (change) 5,655 355 417 417 417 417
Options (change) 5,207 290 273 273 273 273
Destination 940 940 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $32,745 $33,295 $45,672 $47,122 $48,872 $50,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,622
Model Year201820182021202120212021
ModelNiroNiroHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXTouringLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionS6S6T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$32,745$33,295$45,672$47,122$48,872$50,322
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,575-2,225-3,950-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$32,945$43,097$44,897$44,922$46,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,800$1,825$3,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182021202120212021
ModelNiroNiroHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXTouringLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125    
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150$150
Perimeter scan    $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$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$200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Tachometer  $75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,100$7,325$6,975$8,700$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,575$2,225$3,950$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-84-70-120-106

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182021
ModelNiroHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.5 in194.9 in
Width71.1 in76.0 in
Height60.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.448.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested527582%
Total Not Requested117518%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

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

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