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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,460 $18,100
Base Invoice $27,108 $17,240
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 40
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 32
Navigation system 1,700  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,365 2,590
Options (change) 2,863 2,257
Destination 605 750
Total Price $34,430 $21,440
Total Invoice $30,576 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,797
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,430$21,440
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,705$21,440
Total Invoice$30,576$20,247
Adjustments for Features-1,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,044$20,247

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5320

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in104.3 in
Length184.6 in170.9 in
Width71.9 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

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