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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,175 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $9,186 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,481 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $6,625 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $30,460 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $27,108 | $19,707 |
| Side curtain airbags | 650 | |
| Value Package | 560 | |
| Cargo net | 49 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 91 | 95 |
| Floor mats | 106 | 115 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,400 | |
| Heated front seats | 440 | |
| Technology Package | 1,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 559 | |
| Value Package | 504 | |
| Cargo net | 34 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 58 | 78 |
| Floor mats | 66 | 93 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,120 | |
| Heated front seats | 352 | |
| Technology Package | 1,717 | |
| Premium Package | 2,079 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 940 | |
| Options (change) | 5,296 | 5,460 |
| Options (change) | 4,393 | 4,949 |
| Destination | 605 | 825 |
| Total Price | $36,361 | $27,175 |
| Total Invoice | $32,106 | $25,481 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,211 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,586 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 215hp V6 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/25 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,361 | $27,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,361 | $26,150 |
| Total Invoice | $32,106 | $25,481 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -961 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,106 | $24,520 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear heater | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,525 | $4,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -961 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,649 lb. | 3,122 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 32.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 39.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 30.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 19% |
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