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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: $22,600

Kia Forte GT-Line   
Difference: $7,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012202120212021
ModelPriusPriusPriusForteForteForte
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,235 $29,805 $39,525 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Floor mats 200 200 200 125 125 125
Cargo net 51 51 51 50 50 50
Remote start 529 529 529 495 495 495
Universal garage door opener       350 350 350
Cargo mat       95 95 95
Rear spoiler         295  
Floor mats 127 127 127 102 102 102
Cargo net 35 35 35 42 42 42
Remote start 380 380 380 410 410 410
Universal garage door opener       291 291 291
Cargo mat       78 78 78
Rear spoiler         244  
Options (change) 780 780 780 1,115 1,410 1,115
Options (change) 542 542 542 923 1,167 923
Destination 760 760 760 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,775 $31,345 $38,565 $22,600 $25,495 $24,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte GT-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,313
Model Year201220122012202120212021
ModelPriusPriusPriusForteForteForte
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8120, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,775$31,345$38,565$22,600$25,495$24,900
Adjustments for Features-2,675-3,850-4,7500-2,250-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,100$27,495$33,815$22,600$23,245$23,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$6,715$0$645$700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012202120212021
ModelPriusPriusPriusForteForteForte
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports   $0$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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Compass   $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog lights $125$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$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,525$6,425$1,675$3,925$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$3,850$4,750$0$2,250$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,478-3,568-4,5260-191-123

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
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 GT-Line

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

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

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