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Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,795

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $9,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $35,745 $44,370
Cargo net 50 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 360 229 229
Floor mats 130 315 315
Cargo mat 95    
Sunroof 700    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Cargo net 0 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 0 150 150
Floor mats 0 200 200
Cargo mat 0    
Sunroof 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 1,630 3,442 3,442
Options (change) 0 2,868 2,868
Destination 1,175 810 810
Total Price $30,795 $39,997 $48,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,271
Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionS7T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,795$39,997$48,622
Adjustments for Features-3,4850-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$39,997$46,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,775

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,225$6,740$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330-1,685

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212012
ModelSeltosHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length172.0 in188.4 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height63.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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