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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: $24,266

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $2,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,192

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $19,390
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $18,432
All-weather floor mats 239 239  
Floor mats 224 224 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Rear spoiler     295
Cargo mat     95
Cargo tray     80
All-weather floor mats 135 135  
Floor mats 139 139 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388  
Cargo net 32 32 42
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Rear spoiler     244
Cargo mat     78
Cargo tray     67
Options (change) 1,386 1,386 6,635
Options (change) 940 968 5,969
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $24,266 $25,011 $26,850
Total Invoice $22,192 $22,910 $25,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,752
Model Year201820182015
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSEEX
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$26,850
Adjustments for Features0-500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,266$24,511$26,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0
Total Invoice$22,192$22,910$25,226
Adjustments for Features0-458-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,192$22,452$24,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182015
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSEEX
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,200$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-458-282

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 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 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 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 support0Yes
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 support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested167546%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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