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

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $21,276 $23,239
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125 224 224
Cargo mat 95 95    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349 349
Sunroof     700  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102 139 139
Cargo mat 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274 274
Sunroof     624  
Options (change) 4,170 4,170 1,273 573
Options (change) 3,707 3,707 1,037 413
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,165 $28,865 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $25,568 $27,024 $23,208 $24,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $520
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$27,165$28,865$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,2300-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,210$26,635$25,023$25,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$160
Total Invoice$25,568$27,024$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features-1,840-2,0880-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,728$24,936$23,208$23,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,208$0$178

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,775$3,545$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$2,230$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,840-2,0880-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182018
ModelFortePrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length171.3 in162.4 in
Width70.1 in68.6 in
Height57.1 in59.6 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested262562%
Total Not Requested162538%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested252561%
Total Not Requested162539%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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