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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: $19,710

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,093

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $18,318 $20,130
Deluxe Audio 570 520    
Floor mats 200 200 125 125
Cargo net 51 51 50 50
Remote start 529 529 495 495
Cargo mat     95 95
Rear spoiler       295
Deluxe Audio 507 462    
Floor mats 127 127 102 102
Cargo net 35 35 42 42
Remote start 380 380 410 410
Cargo mat     78 78
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 1,350 1,300 765 1,060
Options (change) 1,049 1,004 632 876
Destination 760 760 895 895
Total Price $19,710 $19,830 $20,960 $23,255
Total Invoice $18,093 $18,233 $19,845 $21,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,710$19,830$20,960$23,255
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,980-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,535$19,830$18,980$19,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$295
Total Invoice$18,093$18,233$19,845$21,901
Adjustments for Features-1610-1,875-3,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,932$18,233$17,970$18,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$0$183

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,045$3,025$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,980$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-1610-1,875-3,748

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112017
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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