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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: $21,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimXLEXSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,825 $22,680 $17,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,208 $21,000 $16,760 $18,190
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525    
Cargo net 49 49 40 40
Cargo tray 100 100 75 75
Floor mats 129 129    
Premium Package     950  
Technology Package     1,800 1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Entune Audio with Navigation 364 364    
Cargo net 35 35 32 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Floor mats 80 80    
Premium Package     830  
Technology Package     1,570 1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 803 803 2,865 3,665
Options (change) 539 539 2,492 3,187
Destination 885 885 750 750
Total Price $23,513 $24,368 $21,215 $23,515
Total Invoice $21,632 $22,424 $20,002 $22,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,079
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimXLEXSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,513$24,368$21,215$23,515
Adjustments for Features-2,945-3,5950-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,568$20,773$21,215$21,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0$675
Total Invoice$21,632$22,424$20,002$22,127
Adjustments for Features-2,709-3,3080-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,923$19,116$20,002$20,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$596

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCorollaCorollaForteForte
TrimXLEXSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,220$5,870$2,275$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$3,595$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,709-3,3080-1,529

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,821 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 Legroom41.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
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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