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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeForteForte
TrimPlusPremiumAdvancedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,300 $29,000 $33,300 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $26,209 $27,840 $31,968 $17,240 $18,670
Floor mats 224 224 224    
Technology Package       1,800 1,800
Sunroof       750 750
Leather Package         1,000
Floor mats 139 139 139    
Technology Package       1,570 1,570
Sunroof       655 655
Leather Package         870
Options (change) 224 224 224 2,550 3,550
Options (change) 139 139 139 2,225 3,095
Destination 920 920 920 750 750
Gas Tax -4,500 -4,500 -4,500 0 0
Total Price $23,944 $25,644 $29,944 $21,400 $23,900
Total Invoice $22,768 $24,399 $28,527 $20,215 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $471
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeForteForte
TrimPlusPremiumAdvancedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,944$25,644$29,944$21,400$23,900
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,815-5,2900-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,754$22,829$24,654$21,400$22,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$2,900$0$975
Total Invoice$22,768$24,399$28,527$20,215$22,515
Adjustments for Features-2,082-2,678-5,0400-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,686$21,721$23,487$20,215$21,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$2,801$0$863

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeForteForte
TrimPlusPremiumAdvancedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0$0$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0$0$0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Predictive driving advice $0$0  
Tachometer   $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,540$6,165$8,640$3,350$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,815$5,290$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,082-2,678-5,0400-1,437

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelPrius PrimeForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.9 in170.9 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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