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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: $22,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,244

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,123

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelForteFortePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimEXSXPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $27,840 $31,968
Premium Tech Package 4,500      
Floor mats 115 115 224 224
Cargo mat 95 95    
Universal garage door opener   350    
Premium Tech Package 4,081      
Floor mats 93 93 139 139
Cargo mat 78 78    
Universal garage door opener   291    
Options (change) 4,710 560 224 224
Options (change) 4,252 462 139 139
Destination 850 850 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $25,950 $22,400 $25,644 $29,944
Total Invoice $24,469 $21,123 $24,399 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year2016201620182018
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)215/45-17225/40-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,950$22,400$25,644$29,944
Adjustments for Features-4,5500-4,925-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$22,400$20,719$22,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$1,825
Total Invoice$24,469$21,123$24,399$28,527
Adjustments for Features-4,2900-4,686-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,179$21,123$19,713$21,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$944$0$1,764

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2016201620182018
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
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   
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   
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$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   
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass $0  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,300$1,750$6,675$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0$4,925$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2900-4,686-7,050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20162018
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested195046%
Total Not Requested225054%

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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