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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: $27,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForteForte
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $20,966 $22,422
Power Extra Value Package 1,010            
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310 1,310          
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 50 50
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 495 495
Universal garage door opener   349       350 350
Floor mats     224 224   125 125
Premium Tech Package           3,600 3,600
Cargo mat           95 95
Power Extra Value Package 959            
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165 1,165          
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 42 42
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 410 410
Universal garage door opener   274       291 291
Floor mats     139 139   102 102
Premium Tech Package           3,236 3,236
Cargo mat           78 78
Options (change) 2,868 2,207 772 772 548 4,715 4,715
Options (change) 2,469 1,784 484 484 345 4,159 4,159
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $32,653 $35,387 $32,672 $35,797 $36,293 $27,710 $29,410
Total Invoice $30,383 $33,034 $30,376 $33,467 $33,831 $26,020 $27,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForteForte
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,653$35,387$32,672$35,797$36,293$27,710$29,410
Adjustments for Features-2,235-3,335-2,700-4,250-3,5350-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,418$32,052$29,972$31,547$32,758$27,710$29,135
Cost Above Minimum$446$2,080$0$1,575$2,786$0$1,425
Total Invoice$30,383$33,034$30,376$33,467$33,831$26,020$27,476
Adjustments for Features-2,080-3,113-2,510-3,973-3,2950-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,303$29,921$27,866$29,494$30,536$26,020$27,219
Cost Above Minimum$437$2,055$0$1,628$2,670$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForteForte
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100 
CVT $1000 $1000   
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0 $0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700 $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control     $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Around view cameras    $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan    $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents     $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100  
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     $100
Total Value of Features$6,600$7,700$7,065$8,615$7,900$4,365$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$3,335$2,700$4,250$3,535$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,080-3,113-2,510-3,973-3,2950-257

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRAV4Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in171.3 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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 support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested370087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested360087%
Total Not Requested55013%

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