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Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,150

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020
ModelCorolla HatchbackCorolla HatchbackCorolla HatchbackForte
TrimSESE NightshadeXSEFE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $22,290 $23,240 $17,890
Preferred Package 1,400      
10-speed shiftable CVT 1,100   1,100  
Rear spoiler       295
Preferred Package 1,246      
10-speed shiftable CVT 1,018   1,018  
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 2,500 0 1,100 295
Options (change) 2,264 0 1,018 244
Destination 995 995 995 965
Total Price $23,785 $23,285 $25,335 $19,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE Nightshade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year2020202020202020
ModelCorolla HatchbackCorolla HatchbackCorolla HatchbackForte
TrimSESE NightshadeXSEFE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionCVT-10CVT-10CVT-10M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/42 MPG32/42 MPG32/42 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$23,785$23,285$25,335$19,150
Adjustments for Features-6,805-5,730-8,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,980$17,555$16,830$19,150
Cost Above Minimum$150$725$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2020202020202020
ModelCorolla HatchbackCorolla HatchbackCorolla HatchbackForte
TrimSESE NightshadeXSEFE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25 $25 
Remote start via app$75 $75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 $0 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio$50 $50 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$6,500$9,275$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$5,730$8,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-932-245-6760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202020
ModelCorolla HatchbackForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in182.7 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
23.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Remote app25No
Remote start via app75No
CD player125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HD radio50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

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