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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: $21,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,607

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172013
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLESELimitedPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $28,790 $30,905 $34,750 $18,300
Base Invoice $23,844 $26,919 $28,897 $32,491 $17,430
Entune Audio with Navigation 525        
Special Value Package 440        
Floor mats 225   225    
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 75
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,310      
Technology Package         1,900
Sunroof         750
Entune Audio with Navigation 467        
Special Value Package 392        
Floor mats 140   140    
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60 60
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,165      
Technology Package         1,655
Sunroof         655
Options (change) 1,339 1,459 374 149 2,765
Options (change) 1,094 1,260 235 95 2,402
Destination 960 960 960 960 775
Total Price $27,799 $31,209 $32,239 $35,859 $21,840
Total Invoice $25,898 $29,139 $30,092 $33,546 $20,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,319
Model Year20172017201720172013
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLESELimitedPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 11?, 6576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,799$31,209$32,239$35,859$21,840
Adjustments for Features-3,190-4,975-6,540-7,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,609$26,234$25,699$28,484$21,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$1,090$3,875$0
Total Invoice$25,898$29,139$30,092$33,546$20,607
Adjustments for Features-2,972-4,645-6,104-6,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,926$24,494$23,988$26,647$20,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,568$1,062$3,721$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017201720172013
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLESELimitedPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25 $25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250 $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,200$8,765$9,600$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$4,975$6,540$7,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,972-4,645-6,104-6,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172013
ModelRAV4Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length183.5 in170.9 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,455 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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 Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested87592%
Total Not Requested758%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested25043%
Total Not Requested32557%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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

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