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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.

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,385

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,985

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteRio
TrimLXEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $19,990 $17,755
Base Invoice $15,684 $18,993 $16,962
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 115 115 120
Eco Package     600
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 93 93 97
Eco Package     551
Options (change) 545 545 1,150
Options (change) 451 451 1,006
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $17,385 $21,385 $19,800
Total Invoice $16,985 $20,294 $18,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $425
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteRio
TrimLXEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$17,385$21,385$19,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,385$18,905$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$16,985$20,294$18,863
Adjustments for Features0-2,353-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,985$17,941$17,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteRio
TrimLXEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$295$2,775$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,353-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%

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