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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $19,100
Base Invoice $29,876 $32,792 $18,190
Navigation system 2,350 1,450  
Floor mats 199 199  
Heated front seats 440    
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Navigation system 2,092 1,291  
Floor mats 126 126  
Heated front seats 392    
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,989 1,649 3,590
Options (change) 2,610 1,417 3,127
Destination 760 760 750
Total Price $36,944 $38,844 $23,440
Total Invoice $33,246 $34,969 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,850
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12660, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,944$38,844$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,090-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,854$35,454$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,246$34,969$22,067
Adjustments for Features-981-3,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,265$31,917$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$348$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$5,715$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-981-3,0520

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length197.6 in178.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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