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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: $19,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $697

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForteRio
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $18,400
Base Invoice $15,230 $17,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 800  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener 70 350
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Premium Package 700  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo tray 60 67
Universal garage door opener 55 291
4-speed automatic 960  
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 3,165 1,060
Options (change) 2,822 922
Destination 695 895
Total Price $19,855 $20,355
Total Invoice $18,747 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,589
Model Year20102018
ModelForteRio
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,855$20,355
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,910$20,355
Total Invoice$18,747$19,444
Adjustments for Features-8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,855$19,444

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102018
ModelForteRio
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
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 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Total Value of Features$3,245$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102018
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.6 in
Length178.3 in172.6 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio specs.

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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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