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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForteForteForteRio
TrimLXSEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $19,300 $21,600 $12,695
Base Invoice $16,367 $18,318 $20,410 $12,045
Floor mats 125 125 125 70
Rear spoiler 295   295 250
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats 102 102 102 54
Rear spoiler 244   244 220
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Options (change) 420 125 420 1,320
Options (change) 346 102 346 1,166
Destination 895 895 895 580
Total Price $18,015 $20,320 $22,915 $14,595
Total Invoice $17,608 $19,315 $21,651 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,860
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForteForteForteRio
TrimLXSEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4164hp I4164hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17185/65-14
Total Price$18,015$20,320$22,915$14,595
Adjustments for Features-1,675-3,855-6,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,340$16,465$16,810$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$470$0
Total Invoice$17,608$19,315$21,651$13,791
Adjustments for Features-1,637-3,664-5,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,971$15,651$15,883$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$232$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForteForteForteRio
TrimLXSEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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$50 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,120$4,300$6,550$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$3,855$6,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,637-3,664-5,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182006
ModelForteRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length179.5 in166.9 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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