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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: $22,450

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $21,725
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $20,006
Premium Tech Package 4,500    
Cargo net 50 50 49
Floor mats 115 115 184
Cargo mat 95 95  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Package 8     6,890
Premium Tech Package 4,081    
Cargo net 42 42 34
Floor mats 93 93 112
Cargo mat 78 78  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Package 8     5,620
Options (change) 4,760 610 7,123
Options (change) 4,294 504 5,766
Destination 850 850 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $26,000 $22,450 $26,278
Total Invoice $24,511 $21,165 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year201620162006
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,000$22,450$26,278
Adjustments for Features-4,6250-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,375$22,450$23,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$24,511$21,165$23,202
Adjustments for Features-4,3600-2,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,151$21,165$21,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,014$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620162006
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,250$1,625$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3600-2,053

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162006
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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested230055%
Total Not Requested190045%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested387577%
Total Not Requested115023%

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