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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: $18,930

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $5,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020202020202020
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,045 $17,890 $19,290 $20,490 $22,090 $22,490
RWD 0          
Alloy wheels 650          
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75 75 75
RWD 0          
Alloy wheels 520          
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62 62 62
Options (change) 650 75 75 75 75 75
Options (change) 520 62 62 62 62 62
Destination 745 965 965 965 965 965
Total Price $24,440 $18,930 $20,330 $21,530 $23,130 $23,530

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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: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,845
Model Year200820202020202020202020
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V6147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,440$18,930$20,330$21,530$23,130$23,530
Adjustments for Features-6150-950-2,380-4,430-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,825$18,930$19,380$19,150$18,700$19,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$680$450$0$850

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820202020202020202020
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Full-size spare tire$225     
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear air vents    $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0     
Hood scoop$100     
Rear spoiler   $200  
Skid plates$150     
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
Headliner speakers$0     
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals     $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,685$2,070$3,020$4,450$6,500$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$950$2,380$4,430$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-5590-48-114-197-174

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelFJ CruiserForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in182.7 in
Width74.6 in70.9 in
Height70.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft315.3 ft3

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