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Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPriusForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $18,395
Base Invoice $20,006 $17,520
Package 8 6,890  
Cargo net 49 40
Floor mats 184  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Package 8 5,620  
Cargo net 34 32
Floor mats 112  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 7,123 3,590
Options (change) 5,766 3,127
Destination 580 695
Gas Tax -3,150 0
Total Price $26,278 $22,680
Total Invoice $23,202 $21,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,011
Model Year20062011
ModelPriusForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$26,278$22,680
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,278$22,520
Total Invoice$23,202$21,342
Adjustments for Features0-151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$21,191

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelPriusForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-151

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelPriusForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length175.0 in170.9 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.10.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested377575%
Total Not Requested125025%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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