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Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,945

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,270

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $19,990
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $18,993
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Navigation system 2,940 2,000  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 499 499 495
Memory system, driver seat 720    
Premium Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     115
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Navigation system 2,405 1,700  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 356 356 410
Memory system, driver seat 576    
Premium Package     2,717
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 4,955 3,295 6,105
Options (change) 3,932 2,651 5,427
Destination 720 720 850
Total Price $37,820 $39,200 $26,945
Total Invoice $33,259 $34,683 $25,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,622
Model Year200920092016
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,820$39,200$26,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,820$37,625$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$195$0$0
Total Invoice$33,259$34,683$25,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,394-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,259$33,289$24,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092016
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,925$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,394-633

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length197.2 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested320095%
Total Not Requested1755%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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