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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: $23,815

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,176

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,765 $23,360 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $20,261 $21,746 $19,367 $19,811
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Tech Package     4,500 4,200
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Premium Tech Package     4,081 3,863
Options (change) 1,240 850 4,500 4,200
Options (change) 1,105 757 4,081 3,863
Destination 810 810 850 850
Total Price $23,815 $25,020 $25,740 $26,040
Total Invoice $22,176 $23,313 $24,298 $24,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $313
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,815$25,020$25,740$26,040
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,580-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$24,670$23,160$23,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$475
Total Invoice$22,176$23,313$24,298$24,524
Adjustments for Features0-326-2,435-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,176$22,987$21,863$22,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$396

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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  
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,745$2,095$4,325$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,580$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-2,435-2,265

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142016
ModelPrius cForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in171.3 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested212546%
Total Not Requested250054%

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