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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: $22,995

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,861

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelForteFortePrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $20,140 $21,625
Premium Tech Package   3,600    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Tech Package   3,236    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 0 3,600 1,240 850
Options (change) 0 3,236 1,105 757
Destination 895 895 760 760
Total Price $22,995 $28,295 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $21,861 $26,553 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61
Model Year2018201820122012
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$22,995$28,295$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-220-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$23,870$23,415$24,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0$855
Total Invoice$21,861$26,553$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-4,153-205-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,861$22,400$21,800$22,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0$811

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2018201820122012
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
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
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents $100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $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
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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$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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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$3,550$7,975$3,770$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$220$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,153-205-531

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested187545%
Total Not Requested227555%

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