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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: $2,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForteForte
TrimLESGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $20,490 $22,090 $22,490
Audio Value Package 200        
Side curtain airbags 655 655      
Stability control 650 650      
4-speed automatic 800 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300      
Cargo net 49 49 50 50 50
Cargo mat 59 59 95 95 95
Floor mats 88 88 125 125 125
Alloy wheels 390        
Extra Value Package 1   900      
Rear spoiler       295  
Audio Value Package 180        
Side curtain airbags 563 563      
Stability control 559 559      
4-speed automatic 724 724      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258      
Cargo net 34 34 42 42 42
Cargo mat 36 36 78 78 78
Floor mats 55 55 102 102 102
Alloy wheels 312        
Extra Value Package 1   810      
Rear spoiler       244  
Options (change) 3,191 3,501 270 565 270
Options (change) 2,721 3,039 222 466 222
Destination 660 660 965 965 965
Total Price $19,466 $19,611 $21,725 $23,620 $23,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,496
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForteForte
TrimLESGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,466$19,611$21,725$23,620$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,055-4,305-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,466$19,411$19,670$19,315$20,070
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$355$0$755

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForteForte
TrimLESGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,795$3,650$5,900$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,055$4,305$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-112-261-183

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.7 in
Width66.9 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.3 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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