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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: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $19,300 $12,695
Base Invoice $16,950 $18,380 $12,045
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     70
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     54
Options (change) 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 946
Destination 775 775 580
Total Price $18,575 $20,075 $14,345
Total Invoice $17,725 $19,155 $13,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,501
Model Year201320132006
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXLX
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)195/65-15215/45-17185/65-14
Total Price$18,575$20,075$14,345
Adjustments for Features-2,780-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,795$16,445$14,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$17,725$19,155$13,571
Adjustments for Features-2,653-3,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,072$15,691$13,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$619$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201320132006
ModelForteForteRio
TrimEXSXLX
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,975$345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,653-3,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132006
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 Weight2,730 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 LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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