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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: $19,145

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimXRLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $15,373 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Side curtain airbags 645      
Extra Value Package 1 270      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Alloy wheels 410      
Cargo net   50 50 50
Side curtain airbags 555      
Extra Value Package 1 243      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Alloy wheels 328      
Cargo net   42 42 42
Options (change) 3,105 50 50 50
Options (change) 2,696 42 42 42
Destination 660 895 895 895
Total Price $20,755 $19,145 $23,045 $24,745
Total Invoice $18,729 $18,400 $21,903 $23,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimXRLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,755$19,145$23,045$24,745
Adjustments for Features0-275-3,205-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,755$18,870$19,840$21,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970$2,395
Total Invoice$18,729$18,400$21,903$23,359
Adjustments for Features0-264-3,046-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,729$18,136$18,857$20,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$721$1,938

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimXRLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$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
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$2,345$2,620$5,550$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$3,205$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-264-3,046-3,285

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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%

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