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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelForteForteRioRio
TrimEXSXLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $19,300 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $16,950 $18,380 $13,330 $13,990
Value Package     600  
195/55HR15     285  
Floor mats     95 95
Value Package     535  
195/55HR15     250  
Floor mats     72 72
Options (change) 0 0 980 95
Options (change) 0 0 857 72
Destination 775 775 695 695
Total Price $18,575 $20,075 $15,470 $15,685
Total Invoice $17,725 $19,155 $14,882 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,930
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelForteForteRioRio
TrimEXSXLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$18,575$20,075$15,470$15,685
Adjustments for Features-1,655-2,5800-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,920$17,495$15,470$15,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$360$0
Total Invoice$17,725$19,155$14,882$14,757
Adjustments for Features-1,579-2,4620-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,146$16,693$14,882$14,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$666$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2013201320102010
ModelForteForteRioRio
TrimEXSXLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,275$695$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$2,580$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,579-2,4620-541

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132010
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in98.4 in
Length178.3 in167.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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