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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: $29,435

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,496

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $22,422
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Universal garage door opener 125   350
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     3,600
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 102
Universal garage door opener 100   291
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     3,236
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 7,949 4,653 4,740
Options (change) 6,580 3,979 4,179
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $38,268 $38,673 $29,435
Total Invoice $34,015 $34,676 $27,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,662
Model Year201020102018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/30 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$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,268$36,798$29,260
Cost Above Minimum$1,470$0$0
Total Invoice$34,015$34,676$27,496
Adjustments for Features0-1,681-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,015$32,995$27,333
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
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 
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 
Heated mirrors $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$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
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$4,400$6,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,681-163

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested152537%

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