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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: $30,435

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $10,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018201820182018201820182018
ModelSeltosHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Cargo net 50 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
Floor mats 130 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Cargo mat 95              
Sunroof 700              
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295              
Cargo cover   249 249 249        
Remote start   499 499 499 499 499 499 499
Cargo net 0 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Floor mats 0 139 139 139 139 139 139 139
Cargo mat 0              
Sunroof 0              
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0              
Cargo cover   164 164 164        
Remote start   320 320 320 320 320 320 320
Options (change) 1,270 1,026 1,026 1,026 777 777 777 777
Options (change) 0 658 658 658 494 494 494 494
Destination 1,175 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,435 $40,941 $43,751 $42,111 $43,852 $46,932 $46,972 $50,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,036
Model Year20212018201820182018201820182018
ModelSeltosHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionS7T8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,435$40,941$43,751$42,111$43,852$46,932$46,972$50,052
Adjustments for Features-6250-1,275-150-1,250-2,600-2,625-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$40,941$42,476$41,961$42,602$44,332$44,347$46,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535$1,020$1,661$3,391$3,406$5,136

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212018201820182018201820182018
ModelSeltosHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 $1300 
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700 $1700  $1700 $1700
FWD $0 $0$0 $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000       
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25       
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25       
Remote climate control$25       
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25       
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras      $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention$150       
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100       
Cyclist detection$25       
Driver drowsiness monitor$150       
Hill descent control$250       
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400       
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250
Perimeter scan      $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350       
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100       
Vehicle exit intervention$25       
Vehicle health reports$0       
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175
Rear air vents$100       
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150       
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250       
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100       
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100       
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Wireless charging station$75       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25
LED headlights$1000       
Speaker lights$100       
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 $75$75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200       
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200       
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Total Value of Features$9,425$8,800$10,075$8,950$10,050$11,400$11,425$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0$1,275$150$1,250$2,600$2,625$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-1,158-136-1,138-2,367-2,389-3,619

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length172.0 in192.5 in
Width70.9 in75.8 in
Height63.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
26.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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

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 Limited Platinum

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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