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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: $17,665

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $19,100 $16,490
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo tray 75 75 80
Floor mats     130
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo tray 60 60 67
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 115 115 210
Options (change) 92 92 171
Destination 750 750 965
Total Price $18,465 $19,965 $17,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,128
Model Year201220122020
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$18,465$19,965$17,665
Adjustments for Features-355-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,110$18,685$17,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122020
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,700$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-338-1,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122020
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 Weight2,708 lb.2,768 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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