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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: $27,360

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,729

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $28,235
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $26,284
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Cargo net 50 50 51
Floor mats 125 125 200
Remote start 495 495 529
Cargo mat 95 95  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Cargo net 42 42 35
Floor mats 102 102 127
Remote start 410 410 380
Cargo mat 78 78  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Options (change) 4,365 4,715 4,600
Options (change) 3,868 4,159 3,960
Destination 895 895 760
Total Price $27,360 $29,410 $33,595
Total Invoice $25,729 $27,476 $31,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,944
Model Year201720172012
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,360$29,410$33,595
Adjustments for Features-1,775-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,585$27,360$33,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,729$27,476$31,004
Adjustments for Features-1,669-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,060$25,561$31,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,501$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201720172012
ModelForteFortePrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,525$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,669-1,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172012
ModelFortePrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in68.7 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257561%
Total Not Requested167539%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested167540%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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