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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: $21,485

Kia Forte GT-Line   
Difference: $1,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForteForte
TrimThreeFourGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Alloy wheels 390        
Rear spoiler       295  
Alloy wheels 348        
Rear spoiler       244  
Options (change) 390 0 0 295 0
Options (change) 348 0 0 244 0
Destination 760 760 995 995 995
Total Price $22,785 $23,990 $21,485 $24,380 $23,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,926
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForteForte
TrimThreeFourGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,785$23,990$21,485$24,380$23,785
Adjustments for Features-1,495-1,8450-2,250-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,290$22,145$21,485$22,130$22,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$645$700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForteForte
TrimThreeFourGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$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   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,595$3,945$2,100$4,350$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$1,845$0$2,250$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,394-1,7220-114-67

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
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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