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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,975 Kia Forte GT | |||||
| Difference: $15,417 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum | GT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,520 | $39,690 | $41,680 | $44,800 | $22,790 |
| Floor mats | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 125 |
| Cargo net | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Rear bumper protector | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 75 |
| Remote start | 499 | 499 | 499 | 499 | 495 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||||
| Floor mats | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 102 |
| Cargo net | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 42 |
| Rear bumper protector | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 62 |
| Remote start | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 410 |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||||
| Options (change) | 912 | 912 | 912 | 912 | 1,190 |
| Options (change) | 594 | 594 | 594 | 594 | 985 |
| Destination | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 | 995 |
| Total Price | $40,392 | $41,562 | $43,552 | $46,672 | $24,975 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,267 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,424 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum | GT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 27/35 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,392 | $41,562 | $43,552 | $46,672 | $24,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,150 | -9,300 | -10,475 | -11,850 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,242 | $32,262 | $33,077 | $34,822 | $24,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,020 | $1,835 | $3,580 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum | GT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Perimeter scan | $25 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,825 | $11,975 | $13,150 | $14,525 | $2,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,150 | $9,300 | $10,475 | $11,850 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,319 | -8,456 | -9,526 | -10,780 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,370 lb. | 3,012 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.1 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 35.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 27.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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