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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForteForteForte
TrimLXFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,890 $19,290 $20,490 $22,090 $22,490
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 70 125 125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 250 295 295   295  
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 54 102 102 102 102 102
Rear spoiler 220 244 244   244  
Options (change) 1,320 420 420 125 420 125
Options (change) 1,166 346 346 102 346 102
Destination 580 965 965 965 965 965
Total Price $14,595 $19,275 $20,675 $21,580 $23,475 $23,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,967
Model Year200620202020202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForteForteForte
TrimLXFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$14,595$19,275$20,675$21,580$23,475$23,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,625-3,855-6,105-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,600$18,050$17,725$17,370$18,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$680$355$0$830

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620202020202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForteForteForte
TrimLXFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents    $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$645$2,320$3,270$4,500$6,750$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,625$3,855$6,105$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114-166-191-341-243

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062020
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in182.7 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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