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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: $17,620

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,160

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $13,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $15,890
Base Invoice $29,876 $32,792 $15,587
Floor mats 199 199 115
Rear spoiler 349 349 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats 126 126 93
Rear spoiler 219 219 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 548 548 905
Options (change) 345 345 748
Destination 760 760 825
Total Price $34,503 $37,743 $17,620
Total Invoice $30,981 $33,897 $17,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,631
Model Year201220122015
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$34,503$37,743$17,620
Adjustments for Features-5,780-8,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,723$29,263$17,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$30,981$33,897$17,160
Adjustments for Features-5,190-7,6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,791$26,281$17,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122015
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,525$9,225$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$8,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,190-7,6160

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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