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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: $24,480

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $11,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSELimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $22,790
Floor mats 280 280 125
Cargo net 49 49 50
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats 175 175 102
Cargo net 32 32 42
Universal garage door opener     291
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 329 329 695
Options (change) 207 207 575
Destination 845 845 995
Total Price $35,734 $39,124 $24,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,043
Model Year201320132021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSELimitedGT
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?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,734$39,124$24,480
Adjustments for Features-4,375-6,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,359$32,799$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimSELimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,950$8,900$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$6,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,992-5,7720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132021
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 Weight4,045 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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