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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: $27,870

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,040 $47,240 $20,990
Floor mats 229 229 115
Cargo net 49 49 50
Rear bumper protector 139 139 75
Remote start 499 499 495
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Cargo mat     95
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Floor mats 139 139 93
Cargo net 35 35 42
Rear bumper protector 99 99 62
Remote start 320 320 410
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Cargo mat     78
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Options (change) 916 916 6,030
Options (change) 593 593 5,477
Destination 1,215 1,215 850
Total Price $46,171 $49,371 $27,870

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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: $11,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,617
Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$46,171$49,371$27,870
Adjustments for Features-6,475-7,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,696$41,521$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForte
TrimLimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
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$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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$10,700$12,075$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,475$7,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-2870

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length194.9 in171.3 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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