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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: $6,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimSXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $20,490 $22,090 $22,490
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85 125 125 125
Rear spoiler     295  
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65 102 102 102
Rear spoiler     244  
Options (change) 1,085 125 420 125
Options (change) 957 102 346 102
Destination 650 965 965 965
Total Price $15,350 $21,580 $23,475 $23,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,661
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimSXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$15,350$21,580$23,475$23,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-5,205-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$18,625$18,270$19,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0$755

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimSXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $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
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$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
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $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   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$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$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$995$3,950$6,200$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$5,205$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-291-206

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
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 SX

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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