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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,900
Base Invoice $15,230 $17,088
Premium Package 800 2,500
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo tray 75 80
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   115
Premium Package 700 2,345
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo tray 60 67
4-speed automatic 960  
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,875 2,695
Options (change) 2,590 2,505
Destination 695 800
Total Price $19,565 $21,395
Total Invoice $18,515 $20,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year20102014
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$19,565$21,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,565$19,265
Total Invoice$18,515$20,393
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,515$18,363

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102014
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102014
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length178.3 in171.9 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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