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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: $19,466

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $999

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,512

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $18,318 $20,410
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 88 125 125
Alloy wheels 390      
Extra Value Package 1   900    
Rear spoiler       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 55 102 102
Alloy wheels 312      
Extra Value Package 1   810    
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 3,191 3,501 270 565
Options (change) 2,721 3,039 222 466
Destination 660 660 895 895
Total Price $19,466 $19,611 $20,465 $23,060
Total Invoice $17,512 $17,680 $19,435 $21,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,466$19,611$20,465$23,060
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,055-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,466$19,411$18,410$18,755
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$345
Total Invoice$17,512$17,680$19,435$21,771
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,952-4,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,512$17,500$17,483$17,707
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$224

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers $0  
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,795$3,650$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,055$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-1,952-4,064

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width66.9 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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%

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