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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,965

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelPrius cPrius cForte
TrimThreeFourSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $17,495
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $16,660
Sunroof 850 850 700
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 757 757 610
Alloy wheels 348    
Options (change) 1,240 850 700
Options (change) 1,105 757 610
Destination 760 760 695
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $18,890
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $17,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year201220122010
ModelPrius cPrius cForte
TrimThreeFourSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$23,635$24,840$18,890
Adjustments for Features-2,300-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,335$22,190$18,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$17,965
Adjustments for Features-2,141-2,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,864$20,673$17,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$809$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelPrius cPrius cForte
TrimThreeFourSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,575$925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,141-2,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelPrius cForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft314.7 ft3

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