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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: $30,435

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $15,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSeltos
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $27,990
Driver Technology Package 1,525    
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Floor mats 225 225 130
Cargo net 49 49 50
Remote start 499 499  
Cargo mat     95
Sunroof     700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Driver Technology Package 1,378    
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Floor mats 140 140 0
Cargo net 32 32 0
Remote start 310 310  
Cargo mat     0
Sunroof     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 3,758 2,233 1,270
Options (change) 3,193 1,815 0
Destination 900 900 1,175
Total Price $45,573 $46,663 $30,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,319
Model Year201620162021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSeltos
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$45,573$46,663$30,435
Adjustments for Features-2,150-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,423$43,813$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201620162021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSeltos
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$11,300$12,000$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-2,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20162021
ModelHighlanderSeltos
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length191.1 in172.0 in
Width75.8 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.0 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 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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