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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: $26,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,319

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $26,671 $27,927
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Cargo net 50 50 49 49
Floor mats 125 125 225 225
Cargo mat 95 95    
Universal garage door opener   350    
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Cargo net 42 42 35 35
Floor mats 102 102 140 140
Cargo mat 78 78    
Universal garage door opener   291    
Options (change) 3,870 4,220 274 274
Options (change) 3,458 3,749 175 175
Destination 895 895 835 835
Total Price $26,865 $28,915 $29,759 $31,109
Total Invoice $25,319 $27,066 $27,681 $28,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,115
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$26,865$28,915$29,759$31,109
Adjustments for Features-2,575-2,8500-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,290$26,065$29,759$29,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$725$0
Total Invoice$25,319$27,066$27,681$28,937
Adjustments for Features-2,427-2,6680-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,892$24,398$27,681$27,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,506$674$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelForteFortePriusPrius
TrimEXSXFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$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$75
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,775$2,925$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$2,850$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,427-2,6680-1,930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182016
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Total Requested247558%
Total Not Requested177542%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested177543%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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