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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,700 $38,950 $37,900 $41,300 $42,800 $19,100
Base Invoice $33,032 $35,056 $34,111 $37,171 $38,520 $18,190
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 40
Floor mats 228 228 228 228 228  
Technology Package           1,800
Sunroof           750
Leather Package           1,000
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 32
Floor mats 138 138 138 138 138  
Technology Package           1,570
Sunroof           655
Leather Package           870
Options (change) 277 277 277 277 277 3,590
Options (change) 173 173 173 173 173 3,127
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 750
Total Price $37,872 $40,122 $39,072 $42,472 $43,972 $23,440
Total Invoice $34,100 $36,124 $35,179 $38,239 $39,588 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,283
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9785, 11785, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,872$40,122$39,072$42,472$43,972$23,440
Adjustments for Features-4,165-4,090-5,165-7,140-7,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,707$36,032$33,907$35,332$36,907$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$200$1,625$3,200$0
Total Invoice$34,100$36,124$35,179$38,239$39,588$22,067
Adjustments for Features-3,750-3,682-4,650-6,428-6,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,350$32,442$30,529$31,811$33,227$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$179$1,461$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonForte
TrimXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 $1100
CVT $1000  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control     $150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150 
LED headlights  $1000   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,265$7,340$9,315$9,240$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$4,090$5,165$7,140$7,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,750-3,682-4,650-6,428-6,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelAvalonForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length195.3 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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