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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: $20,185

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,072

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $16,660
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Floor mats 135 135  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Floor mats 108 108  
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Options (change) 265 265 1,995
Options (change) 217 217 1,717
Destination 940 940 695
Total Price $27,355 $33,205 $20,185
Total Invoice $26,000 $31,527 $19,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,071
Model Year201820182010
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,355$33,205$20,185
Adjustments for Features-2,380-8,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$24,375$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$26,000$31,527$19,072
Adjustments for Features-2,262-8,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,738$23,143$19,072
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182010
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$11,875$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$8,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,262-8,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelNiroForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length171.5 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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