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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: $4,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,475 $17,600
Premium Package 1,535 950
All-weather floor mats 239  
Cargo net 49 40
Floor mats 224  
6-speed manual -315  
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo tray   75
Premium Package 1,366 830
All-weather floor mats 135  
Cargo net 32 32
Floor mats 139  
6-speed manual -237  
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo tray   60
Options (change) 1,732 2,865
Options (change) 1,435 2,492
Destination 1,025 750
Total Price $25,232 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,695
Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,232$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,667$21,215

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,215$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212012
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 Weight3,055 lb.2,769 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 key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

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
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested67541%
Total Not Requested97559%

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