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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: $19,180

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $2,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelMatrixForteForteForteForteForte
TrimSFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $17,890 $19,390 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Sport Package 1,240          
Rear spoiler   295 295   295  
Sport Package 1,103          
Rear spoiler   244 244   244  
Options (change) 1,240 295 295 0 295 0
Options (change) 1,103 244 244 0 244 0
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,565 $19,180 $20,680 $21,485 $24,380 $23,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte FE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,713
Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelMatrixForteForteForteForteForte
TrimSFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,565$19,180$20,680$21,485$24,380$23,785
Adjustments for Features-4250-950-1,780-4,030-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$19,180$19,730$19,705$20,350$20,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$525$1,170$1,225

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelMatrixForteForteForteForteForte
TrimSFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25   
Fog lights$125   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,520$1,095$2,045$2,875$5,125$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$950$1,780$4,030$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-3930-57-82-205-141

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelMatrixForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in182.7 in
Width69.5 in70.9 in
Height61.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.3 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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