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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelMatrixMatrixForte
TrimSXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $16,895
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $16,090
215/45WR17 880    
Stability control 250    
Sport Package 0    
Navigation system 1,520 1,300  
Cruise control 250    
Sunroof 890 890 750
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190 1,190  
FWD 0    
Technology Package     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
215/45WR17 704    
Stability control 215    
Sport Package 0    
Navigation system 1,281 1,105  
Cruise control 200    
Sunroof 712 712 655
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,090 1,090  
FWD 0    
Technology Package     1,570
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 4,980 3,380 3,550
Options (change) 4,202 2,907 3,175
Destination 720 720 695
Total Price $24,060 $24,860 $21,140
Total Invoice $21,720 $22,621 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,945
Model Year200920092011
ModelMatrixMatrixForte
TrimSXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,060$24,860$21,140
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,060$24,660$19,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$21,720$22,621$19,960
Adjustments for Features0-182-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,720$22,439$18,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092011
ModelMatrixMatrixForte
TrimSXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,820$2,020$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-1,185

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelMatrixForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length171.9 in170.9 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height61.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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