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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: $1,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPrius cPrius cForteForte
TrimThreeFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $21,276 $23,239 $18,751 $19,707
Floor mats 224 224 115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349    
Sunroof 700      
Technology Package     2,100 1,900
Premium Package     2,700 2,300
UVO     600  
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats 139 139 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274    
Sunroof 624      
Technology Package     1,893 1,717
Premium Package     2,441 2,079
UVO     558  
Cargo mat     78 78
Options (change) 1,273 573 5,610 4,410
Options (change) 1,037 413 5,063 3,967
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $25,023 $26,433 $26,125 $26,125
Total Invoice $23,208 $24,547 $24,639 $24,499

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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: $603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177
Model Year2018201820152015
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)175/65-15175/65-15205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,023$26,433$26,125$26,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,705-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,023$25,183$24,420$25,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$875
Total Invoice$23,208$24,547$24,639$24,499
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-1,608-778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,208$23,386$23,031$23,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$178$0$690

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820152015
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
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  
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 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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 driver seat  $150$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  
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
Total Value of Features$3,370$4,620$5,075$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,705$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-1,608-778

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
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.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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested160044%
Total Not Requested202556%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135040%
Total Not Requested200060%

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