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Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForteNiro
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $29,650
Base Invoice $17,520 $28,098
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Floor mats   130
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 3,665 260
Options (change) 3,187 213
Destination 695 895
Total Price $22,755 $30,805
Total Invoice $21,402 $29,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,372
Model Year20112017
ModelForteNiro
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4104hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,755$30,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$26,130
Total Invoice$21,402$29,206
Adjustments for Features0-4,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,402$24,774

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20112017
ModelForteNiro
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$875$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,432

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20112017
ModelForteNiro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in171.5 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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