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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: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteNiroNiro
TrimSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $17,520 $24,843 $30,370
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Floor mats   135 135
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 3,665 265 265
Options (change) 3,187 217 217
Destination 695 940 940
Total Price $22,755 $27,355 $33,205
Total Invoice $21,402 $26,000 $31,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,479
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteNiroNiro
TrimSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,755$27,355$33,205
Adjustments for Features0-550-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$26,805$26,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$21,402$26,000$31,527
Adjustments for Features0-523-6,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,402$25,477$24,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201120182018
ModelForteNiroNiro
TrimSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,300$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-523-6,646

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20112018
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
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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