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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $19,600 $25,765 $28,435
Base Invoice $17,240 $18,670 $23,985 $26,470
Technology Package 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 750 750    
Cargo net 40 40 51 51
Leather Package   1,000    
Floor mats     200 200
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Technology Package 1,570 1,570    
Sunroof 655 655    
Cargo net 32 32 35 35
Leather Package   870    
Floor mats     127 127
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Options (change) 2,590 3,590 251 4,071
Options (change) 2,257 3,127 162 3,580
Destination 750 750 810 810
Total Price $21,440 $23,940 $26,826 $33,316
Total Invoice $20,247 $22,547 $24,957 $30,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,333
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$21,440$23,940$26,826$33,316
Adjustments for Features-660-2,1850-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,780$21,755$26,826$30,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0$3,665
Total Invoice$20,247$22,547$24,957$30,860
Adjustments for Features-623-2,0580-2,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,624$20,489$24,957$28,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0$3,286

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Solar panel   $300
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,875$1,690$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$2,185$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-623-2,0580-2,617

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122014
ModelFortePrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in68.7 in
Height57.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested147589%
Total Not Requested17511%

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 information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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