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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: $24,900

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $10,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $22,790
Floor mats 199 199 125
Heated front seats 440    
Remote start 499 499 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats 126 126 102
Heated front seats 392    
Remote start 280 280 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 1,138 698 1,115
Options (change) 798 406 923
Destination 760 760 995
Total Price $35,093 $37,893 $24,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,702
Model Year201220122021
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,093$37,893$24,900
Adjustments for Features-2,025-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,068$33,368$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122021
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimBaseLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,900$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,814-4,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in182.7 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

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

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