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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: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,448

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelForteForteNiro
TrimEXSXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $29,650
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $28,098
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 125 125 130
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 102 102 104
Cargo mat 78 78 78
Options (change) 4,025 4,025 430
Options (change) 3,587 3,587 353
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $27,020 $28,720 $30,975
Total Invoice $25,448 $26,904 $29,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,619
Model Year201820182017
ModelForteForteNiro
TrimEXSXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,020$28,720$30,975
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$28,545$29,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$25,448$26,904$29,346
Adjustments for Features0-164-1,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,448$26,740$28,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201820182017
ModelForteForteNiro
TrimEXSXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,275$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164-1,279

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182017
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 mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested335079%
Total Not Requested90021%

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 mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested335081%
Total Not Requested80019%

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