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Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,095

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,358

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $18,097 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Sport Package 1,240      
Sport Package 1,103      
Options (change) 1,240 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,103 0 0 0
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $21,565 $19,095 $22,995 $24,695
Total Invoice $19,960 $18,358 $21,861 $23,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,347
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,565$19,095$22,995$24,695
Adjustments for Features0-775-3,530-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,565$18,320$19,465$20,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$2,570
Total Invoice$19,960$18,358$21,861$23,317
Adjustments for Features0-745-3,356-3,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$17,613$18,505$19,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892$2,111

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMatrixForteForteForte
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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$1,070$1,845$4,600$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$3,530$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-3,356-3,593

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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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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%

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