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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: $25,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,049

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForteForteNiroNiro
TrimEXSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $24,843 $30,370
Technology Package 2,000 1,800    
Premium Package 2,600 2,200 5,300  
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Floor mats 115 115 135 135
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95
Technology Package 1,800 1,624    
Premium Package 2,348 1,986 4,917  
Cargo net 42 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 62
Floor mats 93 93 108 108
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78 78
Options (change) 5,015 4,415 5,735 435
Options (change) 4,490 3,952 5,274 357
Destination 800 800 940 940
Total Price $25,515 $26,115 $32,825 $33,375
Total Invoice $24,049 $24,469 $31,057 $31,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,623
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForteForteNiroNiro
TrimEXSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,515$26,115$32,825$33,375
Adjustments for Features-8750-4,450-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$26,115$28,375$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$200
Total Invoice$24,049$24,469$31,057$31,667
Adjustments for Features-8250-4,210-4,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,224$24,469$26,847$27,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$266

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForteForteNiroNiro
TrimEXSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,375$1,500$5,950$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$4,450$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250-4,210-4,554

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20142018
ModelForteNiro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in171.5 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested305091%
Total Not Requested3009%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested337552%
Total Not Requested307548%

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