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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: $27,585

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,860

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE TouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,900 $41,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $34,111 $37,171 $20,410
Preferred Accessory Package 346 346  
Remote start 499 499 495
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     125
Preferred Accessory Package 212 212  
Remote start 310 310 410
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 845 845 5,090
Options (change) 522 522 4,555
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $39,640 $43,040 $27,585
Total Invoice $35,528 $38,588 $25,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,010
Model Year201820182018
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE TouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9785, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,640$43,040$27,585
Adjustments for Features-1,850-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,790$39,215$27,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$35,528$38,588$25,860
Adjustments for Features-1,658-3,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,870$35,159$25,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE TouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,075$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,658-3,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length195.3 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested432597%
Total Not Requested1503%

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