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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: $27,535

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $21,990
Premium Package 5,300    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 135 135 125
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Rear spoiler     295
Premium Package 4,917    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78
Floor mats 108 108 102
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 5,735 435 4,620
Options (change) 5,274 357 4,165
Destination 940 940 925
Total Price $32,825 $33,375 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,483
Model Year201820182019
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H147hp I4
TransmissionS6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,825$33,375$27,535
Adjustments for Features-2,625-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$30,400$27,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182019
ModelNiroNiroForte
TrimEXTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
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 
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
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,825$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,484-2,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182019
ModelNiroForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.5 in182.7 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height60.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.3 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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 Requested462572%
Total Not Requested182528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested432597%
Total Not Requested1503%

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