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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $17,800 $19,300
Base Invoice $12,915 $16,950 $18,380
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Power Package 600    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Power Package 535    
Floor mats 65    
Options (change) 1,085 0 0
Options (change) 957 0 0
Destination 650 775 775
Total Price $15,350 $18,575 $20,075
Total Invoice $14,522 $17,725 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,457
Model Year200820132013
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSXEXSX
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)195/55-15195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$15,350$18,575$20,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$16,745$17,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$14,522$17,725$19,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,746-2,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$15,979$16,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$547

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820132013
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSXEXSX
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
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
Rear spoiler$200  
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
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $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 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$3,075$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,746-2,629

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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.2,730 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 SX

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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