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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: $19,450

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020202020202020
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForteForteForteForte
TrimLESFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $17,890 $19,290 $20,490 $22,090 $22,490
Floor mats 200 200 125 125 125 125 125
Cargo net 51 51 50 50 50 50 50
Remote start 529 529 495 495 495 495 495
Cargo mat     95 95 95 95 95
Rear spoiler     295 295   295  
Floor mats 127 127 102 102 102 102 102
Cargo net 35 35 42 42 42 42 42
Remote start 380 380 410 410 410 410 410
Cargo mat     78 78 78 78 78
Rear spoiler     244 244   244  
Options (change) 780 780 1,060 1,060 765 1,060 765
Options (change) 542 542 876 876 632 876 632
Destination 760 760 965 965 965 965 965
Total Price $19,450 $19,530 $19,915 $21,315 $22,220 $24,115 $24,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,363
Model Year2012201220202020202020202020
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForteForteForteForte
TrimLESFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,450$19,530$19,915$21,315$22,220$24,115$24,220
Adjustments for Features-17500-950-2,180-4,430-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,275$19,530$19,915$20,365$20,040$19,685$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$230$680$355$0$755

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220202020202020202020
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForteForteForteForte
TrimLESFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manual  $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist    $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Blind spot warning system     $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100 
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$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$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25$25
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25   
Fog lights $125   $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats     $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$1,070$1,070$2,020$3,250$5,500$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$0$950$2,180$4,430$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-16100-82-157-338-249

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122020
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in182.7 in
Width69.3 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.3 ft3

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