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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,640 $42,130 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,191 $38,465 $22,422
Floor mats 225 225 125
Cargo net 49 49 50
Rear bumper protector 129 129 75
Remote start 499 499 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Cargo mat     95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 140 140 102
Cargo net 32 32 42
Rear bumper protector 89 89 62
Remote start 310 310 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Cargo mat     78
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 902 902 4,790
Options (change) 571 571 4,221
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $41,402 $43,892 $29,485
Total Invoice $37,622 $39,896 $27,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,926
Model Year201420142018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,402$43,892$29,485
Adjustments for Features-3,475-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,927$38,367$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$37,622$39,896$27,538
Adjustments for Features-3,158-5,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,464$34,874$27,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$9,900$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$5,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,158-5,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in171.3 in
Width75.8 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.4 ft3

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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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested350084%
Total Not Requested65016%

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