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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: $26,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,319

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPriusForteForte
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,685 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,634 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats 225 125 125
Advanced Technology Package 1,350    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo mat   95 95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 140 102 102
Advanced Technology Package 1,202    
Cargo net 35 42 42
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo mat   78 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 1,624 3,870 4,220
Options (change) 1,377 3,458 3,749
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $32,204 $26,865 $28,915
Total Invoice $29,906 $25,319 $27,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,007
Model Year201820182018
ModelPriusForteForte
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,204$26,865$28,915
Adjustments for Features-6250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,579$26,865$28,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$29,906$25,319$27,066
Adjustments for Features-5800-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,326$25,319$26,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelPriusForteForte
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$4,600$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5800-257

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelPriusForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in171.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested337579%
Total Not Requested87521%

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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested327579%
Total Not Requested87521%

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