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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: $32,745

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,990

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,160 $48,280 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $41,231 $44,080 $24,843 $30,370
Floor mats 229 229 135 135
Cargo net 49 49 50 50
Rear bumper protector 139 139 75 75
Premium Package     5,300  
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats 139 139 108 108
Cargo net 35 35 42 42
Rear bumper protector 99 99 62 62
Premium Package     4,917  
Cargo mat     78 78
Options (change) 417 417 5,655 355
Options (change) 273 273 5,207 290
Destination 995 995 940 940
Total Price $46,572 $49,692 $32,745 $33,295
Total Invoice $42,499 $45,348 $30,990 $31,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,927
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6 H257hp V6 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTS6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG30/28 MPG51/46 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$46,572$49,692$32,745$33,295
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,3000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,647$44,392$32,745$32,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0$200
Total Invoice$42,499$45,348$30,990$31,600
Adjustments for Features-3,582-4,8370-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,917$40,511$30,990$31,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,594$0$278

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderNiroNiro
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Perimeter scan $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,650$10,025$4,725$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$5,300$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,582-4,8370-332

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in171.5 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,825 lb.3,106 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 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
13.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested527582%
Total Not Requested117518%

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