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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: $27,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,448

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteNiroNiro
TrimEXSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $24,843 $30,370
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Floor mats 125 125 135 135
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95
Premium Package     5,300  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Cargo net 42 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 62
Floor mats 102 102 108 108
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78 78
Premium Package     4,917  
Options (change) 4,025 4,025 5,735 435
Options (change) 3,587 3,587 5,274 357
Destination 895 895 940 940
Total Price $27,020 $28,720 $32,825 $33,375
Total Invoice $25,448 $26,904 $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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,463
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteNiroNiro
TrimEXSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,020$28,720$32,825$33,375
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,325-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$28,545$29,500$29,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0$200
Total Invoice$25,448$26,904$31,057$31,667
Adjustments for Features0-164-3,146-3,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,448$26,740$27,911$28,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$269

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteNiroNiro
TrimEXSXEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
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  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
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 
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 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,125$5,275$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,325$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164-3,146-3,487

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested400094%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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 Requested357555%
Total Not Requested287545%

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