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Scion iM vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iM vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,520

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $113

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,606

Scion iM   
Difference: $103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeliMForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,460 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $17,537 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 89 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95 95 95
Floor mats 80 125 125 125
Cargo net 35 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 59 62 62 62
Cargo tray 55 67 67 67
Cargo mat 50 78 78 78
Floor mats 75 102 102 102
Options (change) 378 425 425 425
Options (change) 274 351 351 351
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $19,633 $19,520 $23,420 $25,120
Total Invoice $18,606 $18,709 $22,212 $23,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iM vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeliMForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,633$19,520$23,420$25,120
Adjustments for Features-2500-2,755-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,383$19,520$20,665$22,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$2,570
Total Invoice$18,606$18,709$22,212$23,668
Adjustments for Features-2370-2,613-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,369$18,709$19,599$20,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$2,104

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Features Comparison: Scion iM vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201820182018
ModeliMForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
CD player $125  
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,770$1,520$4,275$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$2,755$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-2370-2,613-2,855

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iM vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModeliMForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length170.5 in171.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height55.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft356.4 ft3

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