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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: $23,940 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $17,427 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $39,720 | $40,940 | $42,930 | $46,050 | $19,600 |
| Cargo cover | 249 | 249 | |||
| Floor mats | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | |
| Cargo net | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 40 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 164 | 164 | |||
| Floor mats | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Cargo net | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
| Leather Package | 870 | ||||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||||
| Options (change) | 527 | 527 | 278 | 278 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 338 | 338 | 174 | 174 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1,120 | 750 |
| Total Price | $41,367 | $42,587 | $44,328 | $47,448 | $23,940 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,412 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,516 | |||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 23/32 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 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $41,367 | $42,587 | $44,328 | $47,448 | $23,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,015 | -7,165 | -8,265 | -9,640 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,352 | $35,422 | $36,063 | $37,808 | $23,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,070 | $1,711 | $3,456 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Forte |
| Trim | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 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 | $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 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $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 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,365 | $10,515 | $11,615 | $12,990 | $3,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,015 | $7,165 | $8,265 | $9,640 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -247 | -245 | -241 | -263 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | Highlander | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,370 lb. | 2,944 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.1 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.0 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 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
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