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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLELE EcoSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,735 $19,135 $19,365 $17,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,347 $17,717 $17,930 $16,760 $18,190
Premium Package 3,460 3,760 3,760 950  
Floor mats 225 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 49 40 40
Plus Package     2,300    
Technology Package       1,800 1,800
Sunroof         750
Leather Package         1,000
Premium Package 3,205 3,484 3,482 830  
Floor mats 140 140 140    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32
Plus Package     2,130    
Technology Package       1,570 1,570
Sunroof         655
Leather Package         870
Options (change) 3,734 4,034 6,334 2,790 3,590
Options (change) 3,377 3,656 5,784 2,432 3,127
Destination 835 835 835 750 750
Total Price $23,304 $24,004 $26,534 $21,140 $23,440
Total Invoice $21,559 $22,208 $24,549 $19,942 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $590
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLELE EcoSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4140hp I4132hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,304$24,004$26,534$21,140$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,310-7100-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,194$22,694$25,824$21,140$21,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,630$0$675
Total Invoice$21,559$22,208$24,549$19,942$22,067
Adjustments for Features-1,027-1,212-6570-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,532$20,996$23,892$19,942$20,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$464$3,360$0$595

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimLELE EcoSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,810$3,010$2,410$1,700$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$1,310$710$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,027-1,212-6570-1,530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.6 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested252584%
Total Not Requested47516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

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