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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,010

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,717

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForteRio
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $13,990
Base Invoice $18,993 $13,732
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 115 115
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 93 93
Options (change) 195 195
Options (change) 160 160
Destination 850 825
Total Price $21,035 $15,010
Total Invoice $20,003 $14,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,668
Model Year20162015
ModelForteRio
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,035$15,010
Adjustments for Features-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,230$15,010
Total Invoice$20,003$14,717
Adjustments for Features-3,6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,385$14,717

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162015
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,150$345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162015
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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