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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: $24,240

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $19,800
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $18,860
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 265 265 3,665
Options (change) 217 217 3,187
Destination 940 940 775
Total Price $27,355 $33,205 $24,240
Total Invoice $26,000 $31,527 $22,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,052
Model Year201820182013
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
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$24,240
Adjustments for Features0-6,450-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,355$26,755$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$26,000$31,527$22,822
Adjustments for Features0-6,124-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,000$25,403$22,351
Cost Above Minimum$597$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182013
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
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$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
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$4,200$10,650$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,124-471

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
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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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 mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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