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Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelRioForteForte
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,395 $18,895
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,570 $18,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Power Package 600    
Floor mats 70    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Power Package 535    
Floor mats 54    
Options (change) 1,070 0 0
Options (change) 946 0 0
Destination 580 695 695
Total Price $14,345 $18,090 $19,590
Total Invoice $13,571 $17,265 $18,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,184
Model Year200620112011
ModelRioForteForte
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$14,345$18,090$19,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,345$15,460$16,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550
Total Invoice$13,571$17,265$18,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-3,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,571$14,755$15,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$524

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620112011
ModelRioForteForte
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$345$2,975$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510-3,416

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in104.3 in
Length166.9 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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