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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: $21,120

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,390

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $19,390
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $18,432
Entune 1,170 1,170  
Floor mats 200 200 115
Premium Package 860   2,700
Cargo net 51 51 50
Remote start 529 529 495
Sunroof   420  
Technology Package     2,400
UVO Package     900
Cargo mat     95
Rear spoiler     295
Entune 1,041 1,041  
Floor mats 127 127 93
Premium Package 765   2,441
Cargo net 35 35 42
Remote start 380 380 410
Sunroof   373  
Technology Package     2,167
UVO Package     837
Cargo mat     78
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 2,810 2,370 7,050
Options (change) 2,348 1,956 6,312
Destination 760 760 825
Total Price $21,480 $21,120 $27,265
Total Invoice $19,678 $19,390 $25,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,042
Model Year201220122015
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,480$21,120$27,265
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,830$21,120$21,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0
Total Invoice$19,678$19,390$25,569
Adjustments for Features-5950-5,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,083$19,390$20,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122015
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,120$470$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-5950-5,444

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
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 radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested90025%
Total Not Requested272575%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested62593%

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