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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: $27,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,096

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $20,990
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $19,811
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 115
Universal garage door opener 125    
Remote start 529 529 495
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 93
Universal garage door opener 100    
Remote start 380 380 410
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Options (change) 7,949 4,653 5,980
Options (change) 6,580 3,979 5,435
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $38,268 $38,673 $27,820
Total Invoice $34,015 $34,676 $26,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,294
Model Year201020102016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$38,268$38,673$27,820
Adjustments for Features-675-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,593$36,123$27,820
Cost Above Minimum$1,470$0$0
Total Invoice$34,015$34,676$26,096
Adjustments for Features-600-2,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,415$32,390$26,096
Cost Above Minimum$1,025$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Power liftgate $350 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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$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 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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$4,350$6,225$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-2,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested382583%
Total Not Requested80017%

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