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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,830

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $20,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,395

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $17,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelHighlanderNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,795 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $40,073 $24,843 $30,370
Navigation system 2,650    
Floor mats 315 135 135
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Roof rack crossbars 229 285 285
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Door sill trim plates   100  
Cargo mat   95 95
Navigation system 2,359    
Floor mats 200 108 108
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net 34 42 42
Roof rack crossbars 150 239 239
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Door sill trim plates   83  
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 3,442 740 640
Options (change) 2,868 612 529
Destination 810 940 940
Total Price $48,047 $27,830 $33,580
Total Invoice $43,751 $26,395 $31,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,219
Model Year201120182018
ModelHighlanderNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG51/46 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$48,047$27,830$33,580
Adjustments for Features-6,2750-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,772$27,830$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$43,751$26,395$31,839
Adjustments for Features-5,7140-6,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,037$26,395$25,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$577$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201120182018
ModelHighlanderNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$10,125$3,850$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$0$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7140-6,021

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20112018
ModelHighlanderNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in171.5 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,106 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft354.5 ft3

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