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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: $25,850

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,124

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelForteFortePrius c
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $24,965
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $23,239
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Options (change) 3,600 3,600 0
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 0
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $26,595 $28,295 $25,850
Total Invoice $25,097 $26,553 $24,124

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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: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $895
Model Year201720172017
ModelForteFortePrius c
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I473hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18175/65-15
Total Price$26,595$28,295$25,850
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,615$26,140$25,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$25,097$26,553$24,124
Adjustments for Features-1,868-2,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$24,531$24,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,302$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201720172017
ModelForteFortePrius c
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$5,450$5,625$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,868-2,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20172017
ModelFortePrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length171.3 in158.7 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in58.7 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 opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested237556%
Total Not Requested187544%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested177543%

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