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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: $20,250

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $18,097 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Sport Package 1,240      
Popular Plus Package   1,310    
Sport Package 1,103      
Popular Plus Package   1,235    
Options (change) 1,240 1,310 0 0
Options (change) 1,103 1,235 0 0
Destination 760 850 850 850
Total Price $21,565 $20,250 $21,240 $21,840
Total Invoice $19,960 $19,444 $20,217 $20,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,129
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,565$20,250$21,240$21,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,155-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,565$18,570$19,085$20,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$19,960$19,444$20,217$20,661
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-2,051-1,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$17,831$18,166$19,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335$1,383

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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
Metal pedals   $75
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$420$2,100$2,575$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$2,155$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-2,051-1,447

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelMatrixForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in171.3 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height61.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft356.4 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?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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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