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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: $20,475

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,555

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $3,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForteMatrix
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $19,250
Base Invoice $19,811 $17,420
Cargo net 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Side curtain airbags   645
Cargo net 42  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Side curtain airbags   555
Options (change) 1,050 645
Options (change) 971 555
Destination 850 580
Total Price $22,890 $20,475
Total Invoice $21,632 $18,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year20162006
ModelForteMatrix
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,890$20,475
Adjustments for Features-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,585$20,475
Total Invoice$21,632$18,555
Adjustments for Features-3,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,509$18,555

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162006
ModelForteMatrix
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,925$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162006
ModelForteMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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