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Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelNiroForte
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $19,600
Base Invoice $28,098 $18,670
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 75
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats 104  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 60
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 260 3,665
Options (change) 213 3,187
Destination 895 750
Total Price $30,805 $24,015
Total Invoice $29,206 $22,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,115
Model Year20172012
ModelNiroForte
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,805$24,015
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$24,015
Total Invoice$29,206$22,607
Adjustments for Features-3,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,722$22,607

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroForte
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4840

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See a complete comparison of Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length171.5 in170.9 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.5 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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