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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: $19,520

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,711

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,115 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,286 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Convenience Package 2,150      
Alloy wheels 650      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Convenience Package 1,914      
Alloy wheels 579      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62
Options (change) 2,800 425 425 425
Options (change) 2,493 353 353 353
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $29,725 $19,520 $23,420 $25,120
Total Invoice $27,589 $18,711 $22,214 $23,670

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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: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,006
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,725$19,520$23,420$25,120
Adjustments for Features-9400-2,755-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,785$19,520$20,665$22,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$2,570
Total Invoice$27,589$18,711$22,214$23,670
Adjustments for Features-8720-2,613-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,717$18,711$19,601$20,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$2,104

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$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$200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
CD player$125$125  
Headliner speakers$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,360$2,420$5,175$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$2,755$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-8720-2,613-2,855

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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 LX

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

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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