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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: $24,975

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $11,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PlusXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,050 $36,500 $37,700 $41,100 $22,790
Preferred Accessory Package 343 343 343 343  
Remote start 499 499 499 499 495
Universal garage door opener         350
Cargo net         50
Rear bumper protector         75
Cargo mat         95
Floor mats         125
Preferred Accessory Package 214 214 214 214  
Remote start 310 310 310 310 410
Universal garage door opener         291
Cargo net         42
Rear bumper protector         62
Cargo mat         78
Floor mats         102
Options (change) 842 842 842 842 1,190
Options (change) 524 524 524 524 985
Destination 885 885 885 885 995
Total Price $36,777 $38,227 $39,427 $42,827 $24,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,651
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PlusXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9785, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,777$38,227$39,427$42,827$24,975
Adjustments for Features-4,825-6,025-7,025-9,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,952$32,202$32,402$33,827$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$450$1,875$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PlusXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50    
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
LED headlights  $1000  
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$8,175$9,175$11,150$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$6,025$7,025$9,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,324-5,400-6,297-8,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length195.3 in182.7 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Plus

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

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 GT

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

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