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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: $22,330

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $7,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPriusPriusPriusForteForte
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,235 $29,805 $39,525 $20,290 $21,990
Floor mats 200 200 200 125 125
Cargo net 51 51 51 50 50
Remote start 529 529 529 495 495
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo mat       95 95
Rear spoiler         295
Floor mats 127 127 127 102 102
Cargo net 35 35 35 42 42
Remote start 380 380 380 410 410
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo mat       78 78
Rear spoiler         244
Options (change) 780 780 780 1,115 1,410
Options (change) 542 542 542 923 1,167
Destination 760 760 760 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500 0 0
Total Price $29,775 $31,345 $38,565 $22,330 $24,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,630
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPriusPriusPriusForteForte
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8120, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,775$31,345$38,565$22,330$24,325
Adjustments for Features-2,275-3,450-4,3500-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$27,895$34,215$22,330$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$6,715$255$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPriusPriusPriusForteForte
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25  
Remote climate control  $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Compass   $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers $50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,075$5,975$1,625$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$3,450$4,350$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,108-3,197-4,1450-194

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122019
ModelPriusForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in182.7 in
Width68.7 in70.9 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

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

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%

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