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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $19,100 $14,025
Base Invoice $16,760 $18,190 $13,305
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 957
Destination 750 750 650
Total Price $18,350 $19,850 $15,760
Total Invoice $17,510 $18,940 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year201220122009
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/55-15
Total Price$18,350$19,850$15,760
Adjustments for Features-1,405-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,945$17,520$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$17,510$18,940$14,912
Adjustments for Features-1,341-2,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,169$16,717$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122009
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,575$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,341-2,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122009
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in98.4 in
Length178.3 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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