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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: $8,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelRAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $34,480 $18,100
Entune Audio with Navigation 525    
Power Extra Value Package 1,215    
Floor mats 224 224  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Entune Audio with Navigation 500    
Power Extra Value Package 1,154    
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 32
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 2,013 273 2,590
Options (change) 1,828 174 2,257
Destination 1,175 1,175 750
Total Price $30,433 $35,928 $21,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,153
Model Year202020202012
ModelRAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine203hp I4203hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$30,433$35,928$21,440
Adjustments for Features-4,290-6,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,143$29,138$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,995$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202020202012
ModelRAV4RAV4Forte
TrimXLELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,015$8,515$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$6,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-423-2550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelRAV4Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in170.9 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height67.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 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%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Roof rails250No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested97566%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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