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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelPrius cForteForte
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,802 $17,240 $18,670
Technology Package   1,800 1,800
Sunroof   750 750
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package   1,570 1,570
Sunroof   655 655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 0 2,550 3,550
Options (change) 0 2,225 3,095
Destination 835 750 750
Total Price $25,330 $21,400 $23,900
Total Invoice $23,637 $20,215 $22,515

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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: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,447
Model Year201620122012
ModelPrius cForteForte
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,330$21,400$23,900
Adjustments for Features-1,0450-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,285$21,400$22,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$23,637$20,215$22,515
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,662$20,215$21,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$863

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620122012
ModelPrius cForteForte
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,820$1,775$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-9750-1,437

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelPrius cForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in170.9 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

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