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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: $26,795

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,147

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Forte
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $20,990
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $19,811
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310 1,310        
Power Extra Value Package 1,010          
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 50
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 495
Universal garage door opener   349        
Floor mats     224 224   115
Premium Tech Package           4,200
Cargo mat           95
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165 1,165        
Power Extra Value Package 959          
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 42
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 410
Universal garage door opener   274        
Floor mats     139 139   93
Premium Tech Package           3,863
Cargo mat           78
Options (change) 2,868 2,207 772 772 548 4,955
Options (change) 2,469 1,784 484 484 345 4,486
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $32,653 $35,387 $32,672 $35,797 $36,293 $26,795
Total Invoice $30,383 $33,034 $30,376 $33,467 $33,831 $25,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Forte
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,653$35,387$32,672$35,797$36,293$26,795
Adjustments for Features-3,860-4,960-4,325-5,875-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,793$30,427$28,347$29,922$31,133$26,795
Cost Above Minimum$446$2,080$0$1,575$2,786$0
Total Invoice$30,383$33,034$30,376$33,467$33,831$25,147
Adjustments for Features-3,592-4,630-4,021-5,493-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,791$28,404$26,355$27,974$29,021$25,147
Cost Above Minimum$436$2,049$0$1,619$2,666$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Forte
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control     $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
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
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents     $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
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
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,825$7,190$8,740$8,025$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$4,960$4,325$5,875$5,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,592-4,630-4,021-5,493-4,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

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%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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 SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested325070%
Total Not Requested137530%

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