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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: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $15,995
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $15,230
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Premium Package       800
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Universal garage door opener       70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180
4-speed automatic       1,000
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Premium Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       870
Universal garage door opener       55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145
4-speed automatic       960
Options (change) 274 274 274 3,090
Options (change) 172 172 172 2,762
Destination 885 885 885 695
Total Price $37,749 $41,349 $43,839 $19,780
Total Invoice $34,464 $37,751 $40,025 $18,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,254
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$37,749$41,349$43,839$19,780
Adjustments for Features-7,145-8,920-10,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,604$32,429$32,869$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$34,464$37,751$40,025$18,687
Adjustments for Features-6,523-8,144-10,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,941$29,607$30,009$18,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2015201520152010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,940$11,715$13,765$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,145$8,920$10,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,523-8,144-10,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152010
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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