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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: $21,705

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,924

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $1,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimSLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $18,318 $20,130
Entune 1,030 1,030    
Floor mats 200 200 125 125
Premium Interior Package 300 505    
Premium Package 570 860 2,500  
Cargo net 51 51 50 50
Remote start 529 529 495 495
Technology Package     1,490  
Cargo mat     95 95
Entune 917 917    
Floor mats 127 127 102 102
Premium Interior Package 267 449    
Premium Package 507 765 2,301  
Cargo net 35 35 42 42
Remote start 380 380 410 410
Technology Package     1,371  
Cargo mat     78 78
Options (change) 2,680 3,175 4,755 765
Options (change) 2,233 2,673 4,304 632
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $21,705 $22,150 $24,950 $22,960
Total Invoice $19,924 $20,289 $23,517 $21,657

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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: $39
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimSLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,705$22,150$24,950$22,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-4,355-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,705$21,150$20,595$21,230
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$635
Total Invoice$19,924$20,289$23,517$21,657
Adjustments for Features0-916-4,105-1,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,924$19,373$19,412$20,025
Cost Above Minimum$551$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimSLESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
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
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
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$200 $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 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
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$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,495$3,495$6,850$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$4,355$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-4,105-1,632

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
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 S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Metal pedals75No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested202578%
Total Not Requested57522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested212594%

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