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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,850

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,990

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelFJ CruiserForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,045 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $20,969 $17,240 $18,670
Convenience Package 1,840    
RWD 0    
Alloy wheels 650    
Convenience Package 1,472    
RWD 0    
Alloy wheels 520    
Options (change) 2,490 0 0
Options (change) 1,992 0 0
Destination 745 750 750
Total Price $26,280 $18,850 $20,350
Total Invoice $23,706 $17,990 $19,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,907
Model Year200820122012
ModelFJ CruiserForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$26,280$18,850$20,350
Adjustments for Features0-200-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,280$18,650$19,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025
Total Invoice$23,706$17,990$19,420
Adjustments for Features0-191-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,706$17,799$18,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$977

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820122012
ModelFJ CruiserForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Headliner speakers$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$2,925$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-644

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelFJ CruiserForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in104.3 in
Length183.9 in170.9 in
Width74.6 in69.9 in
Height70.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

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