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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: $21,215

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $1,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $20,290 $21,990
Alloy wheels 390      
Rear spoiler       295
Alloy wheels 348      
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 390 0 0 295
Options (change) 348 0 0 244
Destination 760 760 925 925
Total Price $22,785 $23,990 $21,215 $23,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,302
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,785$23,990$21,215$23,210
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,4450-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,690$22,545$21,215$20,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$255$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220192019
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,345$3,695$2,250$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,445$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,021-1,3480-113

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122019
ModelPrius cForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in182.7 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height56.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.3 ft3

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