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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: $27,745

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,953

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $20,890
Base Invoice $37,356 $39,744 $19,707
Floor mats 225 225 115
Cargo net 49 49 50
Rear bumper protector 129 129 75
Remote start 499 499 495
Technology Package     1,900
Premium Package     2,300
Cargo mat     95
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Floor mats 140 140 93
Cargo net 32 32 42
Rear bumper protector 89 89 62
Remote start 310 310 410
Technology Package     1,717
Premium Package     2,079
Cargo mat     78
6-speed shiftable automatic     940
Options (change) 902 902 6,030
Options (change) 571 571 5,421
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $42,717 $45,332 $27,745
Total Invoice $38,827 $41,215 $25,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,284
Model Year201620162015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,717$45,332$27,745
Adjustments for Features-3,950-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,767$39,232$27,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$38,827$41,215$25,953
Adjustments for Features-3,590-5,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,237$35,669$25,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
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 
Heated second row seats $200$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$8,475$10,625$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$6,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,590-5,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
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.3,122 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 in53.0 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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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