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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelFortePriusPrius
TrimSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $17,520 $21,758 $22,519
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Floor mats   184 184
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 3,590 3,383 3,008
Options (change) 3,127 2,981 2,643
Destination 695 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $22,680 $24,328 $24,848
Total Invoice $21,342 $22,309 $22,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year201120092009
ModelFortePriusPrius
TrimSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$22,680$24,328$24,848
Adjustments for Features-26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,420$24,328$24,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$21,342$22,309$22,732
Adjustments for Features-24500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,097$22,309$22,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120092009
ModelFortePriusPrius
TrimSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,515$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-24500

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112009
ModelFortePrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in175.0 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested75020%

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