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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,795

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $9,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSeltos
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $27,990
Floor mats 315 315 130
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 360
Cargo mat     95
Sunroof     700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Floor mats 200 200 0
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Cargo net 34 34 0
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 0
Cargo mat     0
Sunroof     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 3,442 3,442 1,630
Options (change) 2,868 2,868 0
Destination 810 810 1,175
Total Price $39,997 $48,622 $30,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,271
Model Year201220122021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSeltos
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H175hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTS7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,997$48,622$30,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,997$46,772$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201220122021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSeltos
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,740$8,590$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,685-133

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelHighlanderSeltos
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in172.0 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 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 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft362.8 ft3

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