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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: $16,835

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelRioRioForteForte
TrimLXSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $17,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $16,760 $18,190
Value Package 750      
195/55VR15 300      
Floor mats 95 95    
Value Package 665      
195/55VR15 260      
Floor mats 72 72    
Options (change) 1,145 95 0 0
Options (change) 997 72 0 0
Destination 695 695 750 750
Total Price $16,835 $16,885 $18,350 $19,850
Total Invoice $16,172 $15,877 $17,510 $18,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,406
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelRioRioForteForte
TrimLXSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$16,835$16,885$18,350$19,850
Adjustments for Features0-575-805-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,835$16,310$17,545$18,120
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0$575
Total Invoice$16,172$15,877$17,510$18,940
Adjustments for Features0-541-768-1,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,172$15,336$16,742$17,289
Cost Above Minimum$836$0$0$547

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelRioRioForteForte
TrimLXSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,495$2,070$2,300$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$805$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-768-1,651

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in104.3 in
Length167.3 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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