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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: $22,525

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,227

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $21,758 $22,519
Premium Tech Package 4,500      
Cargo net 50 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 75 75 65 65
Floor mats 115 115 184 184
Cargo mat 95 95    
Universal garage door opener   350    
Package 6     3,150 2,775
Premium Tech Package 4,081      
Cargo net 42 42 34 34
Rear bumper protector 62 62 42 42
Floor mats 93 93 112 112
Cargo mat 78 78    
Universal garage door opener   291    
Package 6     2,835 2,497
Options (change) 4,835 685 3,448 3,073
Options (change) 4,356 566 3,023 2,685
Destination 850 850 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $26,075 $22,525 $24,393 $24,913
Total Invoice $24,573 $21,227 $22,351 $22,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110
Model Year2016201620092009
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)215/45-17225/40-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$26,075$22,525$24,393$24,913
Adjustments for Features-4,5500-2,375-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,525$22,525$22,018$22,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$520
Total Invoice$24,573$21,227$22,351$22,774
Adjustments for Features-4,2880-2,176-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,285$21,227$20,175$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$942$0$428

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2016201620092009
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   
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   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
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 $0
Total Value of Features$6,475$1,925$4,300$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0$2,375$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2880-2,176-2,171

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162009
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 6
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

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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