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Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Forte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,755 $19,600
Base Invoice $21,972 $18,670
Sunroof 900 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Sunroof 720 655
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,390 1,790
Options (change) 1,912 1,557
Destination 745 750
Total Price $26,890 $22,140
Total Invoice $24,629 $20,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Forte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,890$22,140
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$22,140
Total Invoice$24,629$20,977
Adjustments for Features-7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,883$20,977

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Forte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,215$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length181.1 in170.9 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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