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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $751

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $65

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $18,190
All-weather floor mats 239 239  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Floor mats 224 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo tray     75
All-weather floor mats 135 135  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Floor mats 139 139  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 1,386 1,386 3,665
Options (change) 940 968 3,187
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $24,266 $25,011 $23,515
Total Invoice $22,192 $22,910 $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: $1,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,686
Model Year201820182012
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,266$25,011$23,515
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,351$22,596$23,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0
Total Invoice$22,192$22,910$22,127
Adjustments for Features-1,751-2,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,441$20,698$22,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182012
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $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 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,715$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,751-2,2120

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
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 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 mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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