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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: $29,135

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,247

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Forte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,330 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,684 $22,422
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Floor mats 199 125
Rearview camera 475  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Remote start 529 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Floor mats 126 102
Rearview camera 424  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Remote start 380 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 4,298 4,440
Options (change) 3,843 3,930
Destination 810 895
Total Price $30,438 $29,135
Total Invoice $28,337 $27,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,978
Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Forte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,438$29,135
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,438$28,185
Total Invoice$28,337$27,247
Adjustments for Features0-888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,337$26,359

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Forte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length181.1 in171.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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