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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: $19,145

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $329

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Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForteForteForteMatrix
TrimLXEXSXXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $16,990
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $15,373
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Extra Value Package 1       270
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Alloy wheels       410
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Extra Value Package 1       243
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Alloy wheels       328
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
Options (change) 50 50 50 3,105
Options (change) 42 42 42 2,696
Destination 895 895 895 660
Total Price $19,145 $23,045 $24,745 $20,755
Total Invoice $18,400 $21,903 $23,359 $18,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $713
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForteForteForteMatrix
TrimLXEXSXXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$19,145$23,045$24,745$20,755
Adjustments for Features-400-3,155-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,745$19,890$21,315$20,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0
Total Invoice$18,400$21,903$23,359$18,729
Adjustments for Features-384-2,999-3,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,016$18,904$20,121$18,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$888$2,105$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForteForteForteMatrix
TrimLXEXSXXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port$25$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
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
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$2,595$5,350$5,625$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$3,155$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-384-2,999-3,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182008
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 Weight2,929 lb.2,680 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 Room53.8 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 XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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