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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: $20,475

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,555

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $3,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMatrixForte
TrimXRSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,250 $20,990
Base Invoice $17,420 $19,811
Side curtain airbags 645  
Cargo net   50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Side curtain airbags 555  
Cargo net   42
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 645 1,050
Options (change) 555 971
Destination 580 850
Total Price $20,475 $22,890
Total Invoice $18,555 $21,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year20062016
ModelMatrixForte
TrimXRSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$20,475$22,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,475$19,585
Total Invoice$18,555$21,632
Adjustments for Features0-3,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,555$18,509

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelMatrixForte
TrimXRSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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 headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$620$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,123

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelMatrixForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height61.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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