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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: $21,140 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $12,114 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,452 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,410 | $32,900 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $26,241 | $29,281 | $16,660 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,490 | 1,000 | |
| Floor mats | 185 | 275 | |
| Satellite radio | 449 | 449 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 125 | 70 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 700 |
| Heated front seats | 440 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,192 | 870 | |
| Floor mats | 120 | 180 | |
| Satellite radio | 359 | 359 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | 55 | |
| Sunroof | 680 | 680 | 610 |
| Heated front seats | 352 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 950 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,099 | 2,014 | 2,950 |
| Options (change) | 2,451 | 1,571 | 2,630 |
| Destination | 745 | 745 | 695 |
| Total Price | $33,254 | $35,659 | $21,140 |
| Total Invoice | $29,437 | $31,597 | $19,985 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,454 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,097 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 18/24 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $33,254 | $35,659 | $21,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,660 | -4,610 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,594 | $31,049 | $21,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $455 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,437 | $31,597 | $19,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,355 | -4,085 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,082 | $27,512 | $19,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $430 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable center seat, second row | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,055 | $7,005 | $2,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,660 | $4,610 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,355 | -4,085 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,979 lb. | 2,868 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 42.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 29.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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