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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: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $33

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $17,600
Base Invoice $16,870 $16,760
Premium Package 2,350 950
Cargo tray 80 75
Floor mats 95  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package 2,135 830
Cargo tray 60 60
Floor mats 72  
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,525 2,825
Options (change) 2,267 2,460
Destination 800 750
Total Price $21,025 $21,175
Total Invoice $19,937 $19,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,076
Model Year20132012
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,025$21,175
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,925$21,175
Total Invoice$19,937$19,970
Adjustments for Features-1,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,894$19,970

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,725$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
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.2,769 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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested187563%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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