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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: $19,600

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,674

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $41

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelForteRio
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,755
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 800  
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener 70 350
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Designer Package   400
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Premium Package 700  
Cargo tray 60 67
Universal garage door opener 55 291
4-speed automatic 960  
Designer Package   362
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 3,125 950
Options (change) 2,790 817
Destination 695 895
Total Price $19,815 $19,600
Total Invoice $18,715 $18,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $922
Model Year20102017
ModelForteRio
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,815$19,600
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,795$19,600
Total Invoice$18,715$18,674
Adjustments for Features-9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,752$18,674

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102017
ModelForteRio
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,220$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102017
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length178.3 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,729 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?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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