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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: $19,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,197

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelPriusPriusForte
TrimThreeFourSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,565 $28,235 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,799 $26,284 $16,660
Cargo net 51 51 40
Floor mats 200 200  
Solar Roof Package   3,820  
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Sunroof     700
Cargo net 35 35 32
Floor mats 127 127  
Solar Roof Package   3,418  
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 251 4,071 990
Options (change) 162 3,580 842
Destination 760 760 695
Total Price $26,576 $33,066 $19,180
Total Invoice $24,721 $30,624 $18,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,994
Model Year201220122010
ModelPriusPriusForte
TrimThreeFourSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$26,576$33,066$19,180
Adjustments for Features-1,645-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,931$28,596$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0
Total Invoice$24,721$30,624$18,197
Adjustments for Features-1,530-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,191$26,484$18,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,293$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelPriusPriusForte
TrimThreeFourSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Solar panel $300 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,515$6,340$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,530-4,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelPriusForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.4 in178.3 in
Width68.7 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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