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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: $19,140

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $10,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,115 $17,790 $19,190 $20,290 $21,990
Convenience Package 2,150        
Alloy wheels 650        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75 75
Convenience Package 1,914        
Alloy wheels 579        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62 62
Options (change) 2,800 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 2,493 353 353 353 353
Destination 810 925 925 925 925
Total Price $29,725 $19,140 $20,540 $21,640 $23,340

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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: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,382
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionA5M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,725$19,140$20,540$21,640$23,340
Adjustments for Features-2,3400-950-2,380-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,385$19,140$19,590$19,260$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$680$350$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelFJ CruiserForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper$175    
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 
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$125  
Headliner speakers$0    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $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
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,535$1,195$2,145$3,575$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0$950$2,380$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1720-59-141-243

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122019
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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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte FE

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LXS

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

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%

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