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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,702

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $378

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,789

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $17,395
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $16,570
Audio Value Package 200    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Floor mats 88 88  
Alloy wheels 390    
Extra Value Package 1   900  
Premium Package     950
Audio Value Package 180    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258  
Cargo net 34 34 32
Floor mats 55 55  
Alloy wheels 312    
Extra Value Package 1   810  
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 2,427 2,737 990
Options (change) 1,998 2,316 862
Destination 660 660 695
Total Price $18,702 $18,847 $19,080
Total Invoice $16,789 $16,957 $18,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year200820082011
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG28/37 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$18,702$18,847$19,080
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,702$18,647$16,650
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$16,789$16,957$18,127
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,789$16,777$15,818
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$495$695$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-2,309

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width66.9 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,530 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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