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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: $19,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,645

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixForte
TrimSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $18,100
Base Invoice $18,097 $17,240
Sport Package 1,240  
Premium Package 1,410  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190  
FWD 0  
Sunroof   750
Sport Package 1,103  
Premium Package 1,255  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,102  
FWD 0  
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,840 750
Options (change) 3,460 655
Destination 760 750
Total Price $24,165 $19,600
Total Invoice $22,317 $18,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,772
Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixForte
TrimSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,165$19,600
Adjustments for Features0-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$19,495
Total Invoice$22,317$18,645
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,317$18,545

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixForte
TrimSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
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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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

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