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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteRio
TrimSEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,600 $18,400
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,410 $17,627
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 125 125 130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Cargo net 42 42  
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78
Floor mats 102 102 104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 700 700 1,155
Options (change) 580 580 1,000
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $20,895 $23,195 $20,450
Total Invoice $19,793 $21,885 $19,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteRio
TrimSEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$20,895$23,195$20,450
Adjustments for Features-300-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,595$20,845$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$19,793$21,885$19,522
Adjustments for Features-284-2,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,509$19,668$19,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$159$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteRio
TrimSEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,675$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-284-2,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length179.5 in172.6 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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