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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: $20,300

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,674

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimXRLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,890 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $15,283 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Extra Value Package 1 270      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Alloy wheels 410      
Popular Plus Package   1,310    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Extra Value Package 1 243      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 751      
Alloy wheels 328      
Popular Plus Package   1,235    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Options (change) 3,195 1,360 50 50
Options (change) 2,771 1,277 42 42
Destination 620 850 850 850
Total Price $20,705 $20,300 $21,290 $21,890
Total Invoice $18,674 $19,486 $20,259 $20,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $705
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimXRLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,705$20,300$21,290$21,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,055-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$18,720$19,235$20,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515$1,815
Total Invoice$18,674$19,486$20,259$20,703
Adjustments for Features0-1,517-1,955-1,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,674$17,969$18,304$19,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335$1,452

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimXRLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,295$2,875$3,350$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$2,055$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517-1,955-1,282

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
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 Weight2,680 lb.3,046 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
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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