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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: $2,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelPriusPriusForte
TrimBaseTouringSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $18,395
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $17,520
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Floor mats 184 184  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Cargo net 34 34 32
Floor mats 112 112  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 4,783 4,408 3,590
Options (change) 4,241 3,904 3,127
Destination 720 720 695
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $25,228 $25,748 $22,680
Total Invoice $22,875 $23,290 $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: $2,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,778
Model Year200820082011
ModelPriusPriusForte
TrimBaseTouringSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,228$25,748$22,680
Adjustments for Features00-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,228$25,748$22,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$21,342
Adjustments for Features00-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$21,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelPriusPriusForte
TrimBaseTouringSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,515$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-245

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
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
14.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested75020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
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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