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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: $27,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,448

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroForteForte
TrimEXTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 5,300      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95
Floor mats 135 135 125 125
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Premium Package 4,917      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78 78
Floor mats 108 108 102 102
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Options (change) 5,735 435 4,025 4,025
Options (change) 5,274 357 3,587 3,587
Destination 940 940 895 895
Total Price $32,825 $33,375 $27,020 $28,720
Total Invoice $31,057 $31,667 $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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,463
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroForteForte
TrimEXTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,825$33,375$27,020$28,720
Adjustments for Features-3,325-3,6750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$29,700$27,020$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,525
Total Invoice$31,057$31,667$25,448$26,904
Adjustments for Features-3,146-3,4870-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,911$28,180$25,448$26,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroForteForte
TrimEXTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,625$1,950$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$3,675$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,146-3,4870-164

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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 Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested357555%
Total Not Requested287545%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested400094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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