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Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,677

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixForte
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,250 $18,100
Base Invoice $17,420 $17,240
Side curtain airbags 645  
Sunroof 750 750
Cargo net   40
Side curtain airbags 555  
Sunroof 600 655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,395 790
Options (change) 1,155 687
Destination 580 750
Total Price $21,225 $19,640
Total Invoice $19,155 $18,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixForte
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,225$19,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$17,535
Total Invoice$19,155$18,677
Adjustments for Features0-2,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$16,675

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixForte
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$770$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,002

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length171.3 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height61.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft30.0 ft3

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