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

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Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,879

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $561

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,209

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $1,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelCorolla iMForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,850 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $17,454 $17,240 $18,670
Display Audio with Navigation 900    
Floor mats 185    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Technology Package   1,800 1,800
Sunroof   750 750
Leather Package     1,000
Display Audio with Navigation 700    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 35 32 32
Technology Package   1,570 1,570
Sunroof   655 655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,134 2,590 3,590
Options (change) 860 2,257 3,127
Destination 895 750 750
Total Price $20,879 $21,440 $23,940
Total Invoice $19,209 $20,247 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $275
Model Year201820122012
ModelCorolla iMForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,879$21,440$23,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,879$20,050$21,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$19,209$20,247$22,547
Adjustments for Features0-1,313-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,209$18,934$19,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$868

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820122012
ModelCorolla iMForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,560$2,950$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,313-2,745

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCorolla iMForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length170.5 in170.9 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height55.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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