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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,123

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeForteForte
TrimPremiumAdvancedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,800 $33,100 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $27,648 $31,776 $19,367 $19,811
Floor mats 224 224 115 115
Premium Tech Package     4,500  
Cargo mat     95 95
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats 139 139 93 93
Premium Tech Package     4,081  
Cargo mat     78 78
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 224 224 4,710 560
Options (change) 139 139 4,252 462
Destination 885 885 850 850
Gas Tax -4,500 -4,500 0 0
Total Price $25,409 $29,709 $25,950 $22,400
Total Invoice $24,172 $28,300 $24,469 $21,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $692
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeForteForte
TrimPremiumAdvancedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,409$29,709$25,950$22,400
Adjustments for Features-4,925-7,400-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,484$22,309$21,400$22,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$1,000
Total Invoice$24,172$28,300$24,469$21,123
Adjustments for Features-4,685-7,049-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,487$21,251$20,179$21,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,764$0$944

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720162016
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeForteForte
TrimPremiumAdvancedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote climate control$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0$0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Predictive driving advice$0$0  
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,675$9,150$6,300$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$7,400$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,685-7,049-4,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelPrius PrimeForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.9 in171.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested195046%
Total Not Requested225054%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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