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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $15,995
Base Invoice $16,675 $15,230
Premium Package 2,200 800
Cargo tray 80 75
Floor mats 95  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
4-speed automatic   1,000
Premium Package 2,000 700
Cargo tray 60 60
Floor mats 72  
Leather seating surfaces   870
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 2,375 2,875
Options (change) 2,132 2,590
Destination 750 695
Total Price $20,625 $19,565
Total Invoice $19,557 $18,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $907
Model Year20122010
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,625$19,565
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,570$19,565
Total Invoice$19,557$18,515
Adjustments for Features-1,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,608$18,515

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length171.9 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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