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Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte 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 Niro vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,448

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelNiroForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,098 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 125 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78
Floor mats 104 102 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Options (change) 430 4,025 4,025
Options (change) 353 3,587 3,587
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $30,975 $27,020 $28,720
Total Invoice $29,346 $25,448 $26,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,666
Model Year201720172017
ModelNiroForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,975$27,020$28,720
Adjustments for Features-1,3000-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$27,020$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$29,346$25,448$26,904
Adjustments for Features-1,2320-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,114$25,448$26,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172017
ModelNiroForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,100$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2320-164

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
ModelNiroForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.5 in171.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested335079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested335081%
Total Not Requested80019%

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