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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: $27,695 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,053 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,911 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $6,372 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,410 | $32,900 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $26,241 | $29,281 | $19,707 |
| Cold Weather Package | 60 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 375 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,530 | 2,505 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,490 | ||
| Satellite radio | 449 | 449 | |
| Floor mats | 185 | 275 | 115 |
| Universal garage door opener | 125 | ||
| Remote start | 529 | 529 | 495 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Heated front seats | 440 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,900 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 48 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 300 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,118 | 2,099 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,192 | ||
| Satellite radio | 359 | 359 | |
| Floor mats | 120 | 180 | 93 |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | ||
| Remote start | 380 | 380 | 410 |
| Sunroof | 680 | 680 | |
| Heated front seats | 352 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,717 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,079 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 940 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,593 | 5,048 | 5,980 |
| Options (change) | 5,297 | 4,050 | 5,379 |
| Destination | 745 | 745 | 825 |
| Total Price | $36,748 | $38,693 | $27,695 |
| Total Invoice | $32,283 | $34,076 | $25,911 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,428 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,723 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 18/24 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,748 | $38,693 | $27,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,575 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,748 | $37,118 | $27,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $370 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,283 | $34,076 | $25,911 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,387 | -351 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,283 | $32,689 | $25,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $406 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 |
| 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 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Stowable center seat, second row | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,775 | $5,350 | $4,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,575 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,387 | -351 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,979 lb. | 3,122 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.5 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.9 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 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 34% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 19% |
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