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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: $24,393

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,351

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $21,758 $22,519
Technology Package 2,000 1,800    
Premium Package 2,600 2,200    
Cargo net 50 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 75 75 65 65
Floor mats 115 115 184 184
Cargo mat 95 95    
Package 6     3,150 2,775
Technology Package 1,800 1,624    
Premium Package 2,348 1,986    
Cargo net 42 42 34 34
Rear bumper protector 62 62 42 42
Floor mats 93 93 112 112
Cargo mat 78 78    
Package 6     2,835 2,497
Options (change) 4,935 4,335 3,448 3,073
Options (change) 4,423 3,885 3,023 2,685
Destination 800 800 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $25,435 $26,035 $24,393 $24,913
Total Invoice $23,982 $24,402 $22,351 $22,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,551
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$25,435$26,035$24,393$24,913
Adjustments for Features-3,375-2,50000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,060$23,535$24,393$24,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$520
Total Invoice$23,982$24,402$22,351$22,774
Adjustments for Features-3,182-2,34300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,800$22,059$22,351$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,259$0$423

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2014201420092009
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$4,500$2,000$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$2,500$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,182-2,34300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20142009
ModelFortePrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested222561%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested220066%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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