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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,670

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelNiroForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $28,098 $18,751 $19,707
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 115 115
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78
Floor mats 104 93 93
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
Options (change) 430 5,815 4,615
Options (change) 353 5,234 4,138
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $30,975 $26,330 $26,330
Total Invoice $29,346 $24,810 $24,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,015
Model Year201720152015
ModelNiroForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,975$26,330$26,330
Adjustments for Features-2,475-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,500$25,455$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$29,346$24,810$24,670
Adjustments for Features-2,345-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,001$23,986$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$684

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720152015
ModelNiroForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,525$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,345-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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