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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelRAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,290 $27,010 $18,100
Base Invoice $22,712 $25,254 $17,240
Entune 1,030 1,030  
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Entune 917 917  
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 1,304 1,304 2,590
Options (change) 1,089 1,089 2,257
Destination 845 845 750
Total Price $26,439 $29,159 $21,440
Total Invoice $24,646 $27,188 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,290
Model Year201320132012
ModelRAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4176hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,439$29,159$21,440
Adjustments for Features-1,190-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,249$26,119$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0
Total Invoice$24,646$27,188$20,247
Adjustments for Features-1,109-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,537$24,353$20,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$816$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132012
ModelRAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,815$4,665$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,109-2,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelRAV4Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length179.9 in170.9 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height65.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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