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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: $22,450

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPriusForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $20,006 $19,367 $19,811
Floor mats 184 115 115
Package 8 6,890    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Premium Tech Package   4,500  
Cargo mat   95 95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 112 93 93
Package 8 5,620    
Cargo net 34 42 42
Premium Tech Package   4,081  
Cargo mat   78 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 7,123 4,760 610
Options (change) 5,766 4,294 504
Destination 580 850 850
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $26,000 $22,450
Total Invoice $23,202 $24,511 $21,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year200620162016
ModelPriusForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,278$26,000$22,450
Adjustments for Features-2,325-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,953$21,375$22,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$23,202$24,511$21,165
Adjustments for Features-2,053-4,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,149$20,151$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,014

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620162016
ModelPriusForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$6,250$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-4,3600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelPriusForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in171.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.156.4 ft3

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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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested387577%
Total Not Requested115023%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested230055%
Total Not Requested190045%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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