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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: $27,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,332

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,500 $37,700 $41,100 $19,990
Base Invoice $32,852 $33,931 $36,991 $18,993
Preferred Accessory Package 343 343 343  
Remote start 499 499 499 495
Premium Plus Package       2,000
Premium Package       3,000
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
Rear bumper protector       75
Cargo mat       95
Floor mats       115
Preferred Accessory Package 214 214 214  
Remote start 310 310 310 410
Premium Plus Package       1,796
Premium Package       2,717
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Rear bumper protector       62
Cargo mat       78
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 842 842 842 6,180
Options (change) 524 524 524 5,489
Destination 885 885 885 850
Total Price $38,227 $39,427 $42,827 $27,020
Total Invoice $34,261 $35,340 $38,400 $25,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,554
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9785, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,227$39,427$42,827$27,020
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,650-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,577$35,777$37,202$27,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,625$0
Total Invoice$34,261$35,340$38,400$25,332
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,272-5,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,886$32,068$33,356$25,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$182$1,470$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,275$8,250$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$3,650$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,375-3,272-5,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length195.3 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested195100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested195100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested195100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%

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