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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: $14,575

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,272

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForteRio
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $13,600
Base Invoice $18,528 $13,340
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 115 95
Cargo tray 67 60
Floor mats 93 72
Options (change) 195 175
Options (change) 160 132
Destination 800 800
Total Price $20,495 $14,575
Total Invoice $19,488 $14,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,527
Model Year20142013
ModelForteRio
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$20,495$14,575
Adjustments for Features-3,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,615$14,575
Total Invoice$19,488$14,272
Adjustments for Features-3,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,799$14,272

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142013
ModelForteRio
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,225$345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142013
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in171.9 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.7 ft3

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