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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: $24,462

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $4,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaForte
TrimXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,680 $23,090
Entune Audio with Navigation 525  
Cargo net 49 50
Cargo tray 100 80
Cargo mat 94 95
Floor mats 129 125
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Entune Audio with Navigation 364  
Cargo net 35 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 56 78
Floor mats 80 102
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 897 4,545
Options (change) 595 4,103
Destination 885 995
Total Price $24,462 $28,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XSE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,561
Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaForte
TrimXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,462$28,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,462$27,625

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaForte
TrimXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,120$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-179

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in182.7 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 Requested357580%
Total Not Requested90020%

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