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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: $18,470

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $996

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,512

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $15,890 $19,390
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $15,587 $18,432
Audio Value Package 200      
Stability control 650 650    
4-speed automatic 800 800    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300    
Side curtain airbags 655 655    
Cargo net 49 49 50 50
Cargo mat 59 59 95 95
Floor mats 88 88 115 115
Alloy wheels 390      
Extra Value Package 1   900    
205/55HR16     300  
Popular Package     900  
Rear spoiler     295 295
Audio Value Package 180      
Stability control 559 559    
4-speed automatic 724 724    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258    
Side curtain airbags 563 563    
Cargo net 34 34 42 42
Cargo mat 36 36 78 78
Floor mats 55 55 93 93
Alloy wheels 312      
Extra Value Package 1   810    
205/55HR16     269  
Popular Package     837  
Rear spoiler     244 244
Options (change) 3,191 3,501 1,755 555
Options (change) 2,721 3,039 1,563 457
Destination 660 660 825 825
Total Price $19,466 $19,611 $18,470 $20,770
Total Invoice $17,512 $17,680 $17,975 $19,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,466$19,611$18,470$20,770
Adjustments for Features0-200-405-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,466$19,411$18,065$18,765
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$700
Total Invoice$17,512$17,680$17,975$19,714
Adjustments for Features0-180-394-1,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,512$17,500$17,581$17,811
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$230

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,795$2,000$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$405$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-394-1,903

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width66.9 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

205/55HR16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Popular Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested37540%
Total Not Requested55560%

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