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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $19,800
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $18,860
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 32
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 1,519 364 1,790
Options (change) 1,288 234 1,557
Destination 810 810 775
Total Price $35,174 $36,919 $22,365
Total Invoice $32,085 $33,679 $21,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,582
Model Year201220122013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,174$36,919$22,365
Adjustments for Features-3,630-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,544$32,214$22,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$32,085$33,679$21,192
Adjustments for Features-3,311-4,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,774$29,387$21,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSELimitedSX
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,480$6,555$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,311-4,2920

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in170.9 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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