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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,675

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,797

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $4,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,320 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $21,453 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Convenience Package 2,175      
RWD 0      
Alloy wheels 650      
Popular Plus Package   1,310    
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Convenience Package 1,740      
RWD 0      
Alloy wheels 520      
Popular Plus Package   1,235    
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62
Options (change) 2,825 1,735 425 425
Options (change) 2,260 1,588 353 353
Destination 745 850 850 850
Total Price $26,890 $20,675 $21,665 $22,265
Total Invoice $24,458 $19,797 $20,570 $21,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,202
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,890$20,675$21,665$22,265
Adjustments for Features0-565-1,040-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$20,110$20,625$21,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$24,458$19,797$20,570$21,014
Adjustments for Features0-541-987-392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,458$19,256$19,583$20,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$327$1,366

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler $200$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$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Headliner speakers$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,485$3,050$3,525$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$1,040$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-987-392

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelFJ CruiserForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in171.3 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height70.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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