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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: $7,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $19,600 $26,735 $29,135
Base Invoice $17,240 $18,670 $24,888 $27,122
Technology Package 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 750 750    
Cargo net 40 40 49 49
Leather Package   1,000    
Advanced Technology Package     1,350 1,350
Floor mats     225 225
Technology Package 1,570 1,570    
Sunroof 655 655    
Cargo net 32 32 35 35
Leather Package   870    
Advanced Technology Package     1,202 1,202
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 2,590 3,590 1,624 1,624
Options (change) 2,257 3,127 1,377 1,377
Destination 750 750 885 885
Total Price $21,440 $23,940 $29,244 $31,644
Total Invoice $20,247 $22,547 $27,150 $29,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,779
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$21,440$23,940$29,244$31,644
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-3,365-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,440$22,415$25,879$27,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0$1,250
Total Invoice$20,247$22,547$27,150$29,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,436-3,124-4,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,247$21,111$24,026$25,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$864$0$1,165

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$2,150$3,675$5,515$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$3,365$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,436-3,124-4,193

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122017
ModelFortePrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in178.7 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft362.7 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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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