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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $7,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $22,790
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Universal garage door opener 125   350
Remote start 529 529 495
Heated front seats   440  
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 102
Universal garage door opener 100   291
Remote start 380 380 410
Heated front seats   352  
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 2,778 1,693 1,140
Options (change) 2,151 1,271 943
Destination 745 745 995
Total Price $32,783 $35,508 $24,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,712
Model Year200920092021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,783$35,508$24,925
Adjustments for Features-1,850-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,933$31,508$24,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
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 spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,700$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$4,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,654-3,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092021
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in182.7 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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