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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: $17,890

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,401

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $15,990 $19,990
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $15,684 $18,993
Deluxe Audio 570 520    
Floor mats 200 200 115 115
Cargo net 51 51 50 50
Remote start 529 529 495 495
Cargo mat     95 95
Rear spoiler     295 295
Deluxe Audio 507 462    
Floor mats 127 127 93 93
Cargo net 35 35 42 42
Remote start 380 380 410 410
Cargo mat     78 78
Rear spoiler     244 244
Options (change) 1,350 1,300 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 1,049 1,004 867 867
Destination 760 760 850 850
Total Price $19,710 $19,830 $17,890 $21,890
Total Invoice $18,093 $18,233 $17,401 $20,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $210
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$19,710$19,830$17,890$21,890
Adjustments for Features-525-3500-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,185$19,480$17,890$19,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$1,520
Total Invoice$18,093$18,233$17,401$20,710
Adjustments for Features-482-3220-2,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,611$17,911$17,401$18,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$963

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,045$695$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$350$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-482-3220-2,346

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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