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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelCorolla HatchbackForte
TrimXSEEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,240 $18,100
Upgrade Package 1,600  
10-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Upgrade Package 1,424  
10-speed shiftable CVT 1,018  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,700 2,550
Options (change) 2,442 2,225
Destination 995 750
Total Price $26,935 $21,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,390
Model Year20202012
ModelCorolla HatchbackForte
TrimXSEEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-10T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/42 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,935$21,400
Adjustments for Features-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$21,400

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelCorolla HatchbackForte
TrimXSEEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,525$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelCorolla HatchbackForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length172.0 in170.9 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		23.3 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%

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