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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $20,755
Base Invoice $18,432 $19,667
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Floor mats 115 120
Cargo tray 80 80
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Floor mats 93 97
Cargo tray 67 67
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 6,195 550
Options (change) 5,605 455
Destination 825 850
Total Price $26,410 $22,155
Total Invoice $24,862 $20,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,795
Model Year20152016
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,410$22,155
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,185$22,155
Total Invoice$24,862$20,972
Adjustments for Features-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,767$20,972

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152016
ModelForteRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0950

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152016
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in172.0 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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