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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: $23,815

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,176

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $20,261 $21,746
Technology Package 2,100 1,900    
Premium Package 2,700 2,300    
UVO 600      
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Technology Package 1,893 1,717    
Premium Package 2,441 2,079    
UVO 558      
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 5,400 4,200 1,240 850
Options (change) 4,892 3,796 1,105 757
Destination 825 825 810 810
Total Price $25,915 $25,915 $23,815 $25,020
Total Invoice $24,468 $24,328 $22,176 $23,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,277
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,915$25,915$23,815$25,020
Adjustments for Features-3,780-2,9050-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$23,010$23,815$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0$855
Total Invoice$24,468$24,328$22,176$23,313
Adjustments for Features-3,569-2,7270-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,899$21,601$22,176$22,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$702$0$811

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
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 driver seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$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  
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,650$1,745$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$2,905$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,569-2,7270-326

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152014
ModelFortePrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length171.3 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,501 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 Room53.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested135037%
Total Not Requested227563%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested110033%
Total Not Requested225067%

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