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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: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,358

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForteForteForteMatrixMatrix
TrimLXEXSXSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $16,798 $18,994
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
CD changer, in-dash       420  
Cruise control       250  
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
CD changer, in-dash       326  
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,070 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,661 0
Destination 895 895 895 720 720
Total Price $19,095 $22,995 $24,695 $21,150 $21,480
Total Invoice $18,358 $21,861 $23,317 $19,179 $19,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,446
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForteForteForteMatrixMatrix
TrimLXEXSXSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,095$22,995$24,695$21,150$21,480
Adjustments for Features-650-3,405-3,68000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,445$19,590$21,015$21,150$21,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0$330
Total Invoice$18,358$21,861$23,317$19,179$19,714
Adjustments for Features-625-3,237-3,47500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,733$18,624$19,842$19,179$19,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$2,109$0$535

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForteForteForteMatrixMatrix
TrimLXEXSXSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125   $125
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$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$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,070$4,825$5,100$1,420$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$3,405$3,680$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-625-3,237-3,47500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182009
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

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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