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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,095

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,358

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForteForteForteMatrix
TrimLXEXSXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $20,265
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $18,745
Sport Package       1,240
Sport Package       1,103
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,240
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,103
Destination 895 895 895 795
Total Price $19,095 $22,995 $24,695 $22,300
Total Invoice $18,358 $21,861 $23,317 $20,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,790
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForteForteForteMatrix
TrimLXEXSXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$19,095$22,995$24,695$22,300
Adjustments for Features-525-3,280-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,570$19,715$21,140$22,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0
Total Invoice$18,358$21,861$23,317$20,643
Adjustments for Features-505-3,118-3,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,853$18,743$19,960$20,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$2,107$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForteForteForteMatrix
TrimLXEXSXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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$1,520$4,275$4,550$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$3,280$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-505-3,118-3,3570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182013
ModelForteMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in171.9 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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