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Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,436

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelPriusPriusForteForte
TrimBaseTouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $20,966 $22,422
Package 6 4,550 4,175    
Floor mats 184 184 125 125
Rear bumper protector 65 65 75 75
Cargo net 49 49 50 50
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo mat     95 95
Package 6 4,095 3,758    
Floor mats 112 112 102 102
Rear bumper protector 42 42 62 62
Cargo net 34 34 42 42
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Cargo mat     78 78
Options (change) 4,848 4,473 695 695
Options (change) 4,283 3,946 575 575
Destination 720 720 895 895
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $25,293 $25,813 $23,690 $25,390
Total Invoice $22,917 $23,332 $22,436 $23,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelPriusPriusForteForte
TrimBaseTouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,293$25,813$23,690$25,390
Adjustments for Features-375-3750-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,918$25,438$23,690$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$1,425
Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$22,436$23,892
Adjustments for Features-340-3390-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,577$22,993$22,436$23,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$416$0$1,197

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelPriusPriusForteForte
TrimBaseTouringEXSX
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,450$3,075$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$375$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-340-3390-259

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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
14.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.456.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested242556%
Total Not Requested190044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested230062%
Total Not Requested140038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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

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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