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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: $19,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,645

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForteMatrix
TrimEXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $20,265
Base Invoice $17,240 $18,745
Sunroof 750 890
Sport Package   1,240
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,190
FWD   0
Sunroof 655 793
Sport Package   1,103
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,102
FWD   0
Options (change) 750 3,320
Options (change) 655 2,998
Destination 750 795
Total Price $19,600 $24,380
Total Invoice $18,645 $22,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,088
Model Year20122013
ModelForteMatrix
TrimEXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,600$24,380
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,395$24,380
Total Invoice$18,645$22,538
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,450$22,538

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122013
ModelForteMatrix
TrimEXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$1,550$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122013
ModelForteMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length170.9 in171.9 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height57.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

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

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