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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: $23,940

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,537

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraForte
TrimSLE V6Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,405 $18,600
Base Invoice $23,764 $17,710
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,350  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,163  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 3,033 4,590
Options (change) 2,537 4,077
Destination 580 750
Total Price $30,018 $23,940
Total Invoice $26,881 $22,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,678
Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraForte
TrimSLE V6Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine225hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,018$23,940
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,018$23,585
Total Invoice$26,881$22,537
Adjustments for Features0-334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,881$22,203

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraForte
TrimSLE V6Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length192.5 in176.4 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

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