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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: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,276 $23,239 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats 224 224 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349    
Sunroof 700      
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats 139 139 102 102
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274    
Sunroof 624      
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Cargo mat     78 78
Options (change) 1,273 573 4,170 4,170
Options (change) 1,037 413 3,707 3,707
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $25,023 $26,433 $27,165 $28,865
Total Invoice $23,208 $24,547 $25,568 $27,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $520
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S7
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$25,023$26,433$27,165$28,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,955-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,023$25,183$25,210$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$1,425
Total Invoice$23,208$24,547$25,568$27,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-1,840-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,208$23,386$23,728$24,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$178$0$1,208

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,545$4,795$5,500$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,955$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-1,840-2,088

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius cForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length162.4 in171.3 in
Width68.6 in70.1 in
Height59.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested262562%
Total Not Requested162538%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested252561%
Total Not Requested162539%

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