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Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraForte
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $21,600
Base Invoice $24,438 $20,410
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184 125
Satellite radio 449  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Navigation system 1,300  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Rear spoiler   295
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112 102
Satellite radio 359  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Navigation system 1,115  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 3,098 4,815
Options (change) 2,557 4,327
Destination 720 895
Total Price $30,973 $27,310
Total Invoice $27,715 $25,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,946
Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraForte
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,973$27,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$24,260
Total Invoice$27,715$25,632
Adjustments for Features0-2,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$22,769

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraForte
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,863

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.9 ft3

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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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested187542%

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