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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: $18,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,475 $25,925 $15,995
Premium Package 1,535   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349 180
All-weather floor mats 239 239  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Floor mats 224 224  
Universal garage door opener     70
Cargo tray     75
4-speed automatic     1,000
Premium Package 1,366   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274 145
All-weather floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Floor mats 139 139  
Universal garage door opener     55
Cargo tray     60
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 2,396 861 2,165
Options (change) 1,946 580 1,952
Destination 1,025 1,025 695
Total Price $25,896 $27,811 $18,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,589
Model Year202120212010
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-10CVT-10A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/40 MPG31/40 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,896$27,811$18,855
Adjustments for Features-4,945-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,951$22,316$18,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,365$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120212010
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,065$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-3170

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212010
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50No
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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