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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: $20,880

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,697

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaForte
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $17,395
Base Invoice $17,256 $16,570
Satellite radio 449  
Cargo net 49 40
Floor mats 199  
Sunroof 890  
Navigation system 1,300  
Power Package 635  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Satellite radio 359  
Cargo net 34 32
Floor mats 130  
Sunroof 712  
Navigation system 1,105  
Power Package 508  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 3,522 2,790
Options (change) 2,848 2,432
Destination 720 695
Total Price $23,102 $20,880
Total Invoice $20,824 $19,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,886
Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaForte
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,102$20,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,102$19,015
Total Invoice$20,824$19,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$17,938

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaForte
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$685$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,759

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length178.7 in178.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,877 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested87555%

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