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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: $20,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $18,090
Base Invoice $16,570 $17,167
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 950 2,500
Cargo tray 75 80
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 830 2,345
Cargo tray 60 67
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,825 2,695
Options (change) 2,460 2,505
Destination 695 825
Total Price $20,915 $21,610
Total Invoice $19,725 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year20112015
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
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$20,915$21,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,915$20,410
Total Invoice$19,725$20,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,725$19,359

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112015
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$1,725$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,138

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112015
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 Weight2,769 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested187563%
Total Not Requested110037%

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