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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: $28,250 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $8,498 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,410 | $32,900 | $21,990 |
| Cold Weather Package | 60 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 375 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,490 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,530 | 2,505 | |
| Satellite radio | 449 | 449 | |
| Floor mats | 185 | 275 | 125 |
| Universal garage door opener | 125 | 350 | |
| Remote start | 529 | 529 | 495 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Heated front seats | 440 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 48 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,192 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,118 | 2,099 | |
| Satellite radio | 359 | 359 | |
| Floor mats | 120 | 180 | 102 |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | 291 | |
| Remote start | 380 | 380 | 410 |
| Sunroof | 680 | 680 | |
| Heated front seats | 352 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,593 | 5,048 | 5,335 |
| Options (change) | 5,297 | 4,050 | 4,757 |
| Destination | 745 | 745 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,748 | $38,693 | $28,250 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,748 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,852 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 18/24 MPG | 25/30 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 | $36,748 | $38,693 | $28,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,575 | -1,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,748 | $37,118 | $27,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $370 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,075 | $5,650 | $5,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,575 | $1,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,387 | -251 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,979 lb. | 2,810 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.8 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.5 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.7 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 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 15.3 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 EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 2275 | 51% |
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