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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: $32,550

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $16,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelHighlanderNiroNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,370 $30,790 $30,790 $32,790
Navigation system 2,650      
Floor mats 315 135 135 135
Bodyside moldings 199      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Roof rack crossbars 229 285 285 285
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Door sill trim plates       100
Navigation system 2,359      
Floor mats 200 108 108 108
Bodyside moldings 125      
Cargo net 34 42 42 42
Roof rack crossbars 150 239 239 239
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62
Cargo mat   78 78 78
Door sill trim plates       83
Options (change) 3,442 640 640 740
Options (change) 2,868 529 529 612
Destination 810 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $48,622 $32,550 $32,550 $34,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,098
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelHighlanderNiroNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG51/46 MPG51/46 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$48,622$32,550$32,550$34,650
Adjustments for Features-6,425-6,350-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,197$26,200$26,200$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$8,450

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelHighlanderNiroNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$10,125$10,050$10,050$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,425$6,350$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,851-322-3220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122020
ModelHighlanderNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in171.5 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,100 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 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft363.2 ft3

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