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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,644

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $481

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,399

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForteFortePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimEXSXPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $27,840 $31,968
UVO 600      
Technology Package 2,100 1,900    
Premium Package 2,700 2,300    
Floor mats 115 115 224 224
Cargo mat 95 95    
UVO 558      
Technology Package 1,893 1,717    
Premium Package 2,441 2,079    
Floor mats 93 93 139 139
Cargo mat 78 78    
Options (change) 5,610 4,410 224 224
Options (change) 5,063 3,967 139 139
Destination 825 825 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $26,125 $26,125 $25,644 $29,944
Total Invoice $24,639 $24,499 $24,399 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $537
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForteFortePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimEXSXPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$26,125$26,125$25,644$29,944
Adjustments for Features-8750-50-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$26,125$25,594$27,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0$1,825
Total Invoice$24,639$24,499$24,399$28,527
Adjustments for Features-8250-48-2,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,814$24,499$24,351$26,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0$1,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForteFortePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimEXSXPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0$0
9 kWh battery pack  $0$0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,800$4,925$4,975$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$50$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250-48-2,406

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20152018
ModelFortePrius Prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in182.9 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125034%
Total Not Requested237566%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested100030%
Total Not Requested235070%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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