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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: $32,795

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $12,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNiro
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid PlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,040 $45,490 $47,240 $48,690 $29,650
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 130
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 50
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 75
Advanced Technology Package         1,900
Cargo mat         95
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 104
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 42
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 62
Advanced Technology Package         1,747
Cargo mat         78
Options (change) 417 417 417 417 2,250
Options (change) 273 273 273 273 2,033
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 895
Total Price $45,672 $47,122 $48,872 $50,322 $32,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,660
Model Year20212021202120212017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNiro
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid PlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVTT8CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$45,672$47,122$48,872$50,322$32,795
Adjustments for Features-2,625-2,275-4,000-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,047$44,847$44,872$46,672$32,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$1,825$3,625$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20212021202120212017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNiro
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid PlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000 $1000 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Tachometer$75 $75  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Total Value of Features$7,725$7,375$9,100$8,750$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$2,275$4,000$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-86-72-122-1080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20212017
ModelHighlanderNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length194.9 in171.5 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,146 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.4 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 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested57530%

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