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Kia Forte vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,995

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,502

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $19

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelForteForteFortePT Cruiser
TrimLXEXSXClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $18,275
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $17,801
Floor mats 125 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Floor mats 102 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Options (change) 175 175 175 0
Options (change) 144 144 144 0
Destination 895 895 895 720
Total Price $19,270 $23,170 $24,870 $18,995
Total Invoice $18,502 $22,005 $23,461 $18,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelForteForteFortePT Cruiser
TrimLXEXSXClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$19,270$23,170$24,870$18,995
Adjustments for Features-1,020-3,775-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,250$19,395$20,820$18,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0
Total Invoice$18,502$22,005$23,461$18,521
Adjustments for Features-979-3,585-3,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,523$18,420$19,640$18,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$897$2,117$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelForteForteFortePT Cruiser
TrimLXEXSXClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection $25$25 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,670$6,425$6,700$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$3,775$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-979-3,585-3,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182010
ModelFortePT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in168.9 in
Width70.1 in67.1 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft364.2 ft3

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