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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: $25,360

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $29,685
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $27,634
Technology Package 2,000 1,800  
Premium Package 2,600 2,200  
Cargo net 50 50 49
Floor mats 115 115 225
Cargo mat 95 95  
Advanced Technology Package     1,350
Technology Package 1,800 1,624  
Premium Package 2,348 1,986  
Cargo net 42 42 35
Floor mats 93 93 140
Cargo mat 78 78  
Advanced Technology Package     1,202
Options (change) 4,860 4,260 1,624
Options (change) 4,361 3,823 1,377
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $25,360 $25,960 $32,204
Total Invoice $23,920 $24,340 $29,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,186
Model Year201420142018
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I495hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$25,360$25,960$32,204
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,485$25,960$30,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0
Total Invoice$23,920$24,340$29,906
Adjustments for Features-8250-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,095$24,340$28,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201420142018
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,600$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250-1,625

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20142018
ModelFortePrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft362.7 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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested205057%
Total Not Requested157543%

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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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