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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: $23,640 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $12,454 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,543 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,410 | $32,900 | $18,395 |
| Base Invoice | $26,241 | $29,281 | $17,520 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,490 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 60 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,530 | 2,505 | |
| Floor mats | 185 | 275 | |
| Satellite radio | 449 | 449 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 750 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 375 | ||
| Heated front seats | 440 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,192 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 48 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,118 | 2,099 | |
| Floor mats | 120 | 180 | |
| Satellite radio | 359 | 359 | |
| Sunroof | 680 | 680 | 655 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 300 | ||
| Heated front seats | 352 | ||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 950 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,939 | 4,519 | 4,550 |
| Options (change) | 4,817 | 3,670 | 4,045 |
| Destination | 745 | 745 | 695 |
| Total Price | $36,094 | $38,164 | $23,640 |
| Total Invoice | $31,803 | $33,696 | $22,260 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,649 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,953 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 18/24 MPG | 23/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $36,094 | $38,164 | $23,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,805 | -3,480 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,289 | $34,684 | $23,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $395 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,803 | $33,696 | $22,260 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,590 | -3,073 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,213 | $30,623 | $22,260 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $410 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,480 | $6,155 | $2,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,805 | $3,480 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,590 | -3,073 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,979 lb. | 2,944 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 | 38.4 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 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 25 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 50% |
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% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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