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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: $20,591

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $874

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,010

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $1,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $17,800 $19,300
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $16,950 $18,380
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Premium Package 860   950  
Cargo net 51 51 40 40
Floor mats 200 200    
Sunroof   420   750
Technology Package     1,900 1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Premium Package 765   830  
Cargo net 35 35 32 32
Floor mats 127 127    
Sunroof   373   655
Technology Package     1,655 1,570
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 2,281 1,841 2,890 3,590
Options (change) 1,968 1,576 2,517 3,127
Destination 760 760 775 775
Total Price $20,951 $20,591 $21,465 $23,665
Total Invoice $19,298 $19,010 $20,242 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $357
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4156hp I4173hp 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)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,951$20,591$21,465$23,665
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,015-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,301$20,591$19,450$20,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$575
Total Invoice$19,298$19,010$20,242$22,282
Adjustments for Features-5990-1,900-3,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,699$19,010$18,342$18,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0$513

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLESEXSX
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers $0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,060$410$2,425$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,015$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-1,900-3,427

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122013
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 Weight2,724 lb.2,730 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
Toyota Corolla LE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested70049%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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