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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: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelForteForteRio
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,900 $19,500 $14,025
Base Invoice $15,599 $18,528 $13,305
Floor mats 115 115 85
Rear spoiler 295 295  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 93 93 65
Rear spoiler 244 244  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 410 410 1,085
Options (change) 337 337 957
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $17,110 $20,710 $15,760
Total Invoice $16,736 $19,665 $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: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,800
Model Year201420142009
ModelForteForteRio
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16195/55-15
Total Price$17,110$20,710$15,760
Adjustments for Features-25-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,085$17,905$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0
Total Invoice$16,736$19,665$14,912
Adjustments for Features-24-2,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,712$17,002$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201420142009
ModelForteForteRio
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150 
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
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
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$1,420$4,200$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-24-2,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142009
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length179.5 in166.9 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 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 mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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