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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimXLEXSELimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240 $19,800
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
Leather Package         1,000
Sunroof         750
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 32
Leather Package         870
Sunroof         655
Options (change) 278 278 278 278 1,790
Options (change) 174 174 174 174 1,557
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 775
Total Price $41,578 $43,173 $45,533 $48,733 $22,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,117
Model Year20212021202120212013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimXLEXSELimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$41,578$43,173$45,533$48,733$22,365
Adjustments for Features-8,315-8,465-9,640-11,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,263$34,708$35,893$37,718$22,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$2,630$4,455$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021202120212013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimXLEXSELimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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  
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 cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
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$11,515$11,665$12,840$14,215$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,315$8,465$9,640$11,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-278-272-294-3140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212013
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length194.9 in170.9 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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