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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: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $20,140 $21,625
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 4,500 4,200 1,240 850
Options (change) 4,081 3,863 1,105 757
Destination 850 850 760 760
Total Price $25,740 $26,040 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $24,298 $24,524 $22,005 $23,142

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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: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year2016201620122012
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)215/45-17225/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,740$26,040$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-2,580-2,4050-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,160$23,635$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$855
Total Invoice$24,298$24,524$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-2,435-2,2650-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,863$22,259$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$396$0$811

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2016201620122012
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $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$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,150$1,745$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$2,405$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,435-2,2650-326

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162012
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested212546%
Total Not Requested250054%

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