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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: $20,925

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,912

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelFJ CruiserForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,115 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $24,286 $18,759 $19,717
Convenience Package 2,150    
Alloy wheels 650    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Convenience Package 1,914    
Alloy wheels 579    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Options (change) 2,800 425 425
Options (change) 2,493 353 353
Destination 810 800 800
Total Price $29,725 $20,925 $22,125
Total Invoice $27,589 $19,912 $20,870

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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: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,170
Model Year201220142014
ModelFJ CruiserForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,725$20,925$22,125
Adjustments for Features-110-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,615$20,300$22,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$27,589$19,912$20,870
Adjustments for Features-102-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,487$19,317$20,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220142014
ModelFJ CruiserForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Headliner speakers$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,585$3,100$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-5950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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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