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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: $21,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $21,990
Premium Package 2,500  
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 115 125
Premium Package 2,345  
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 93 102
Options (change) 2,695 205
Options (change) 2,505 169
Destination 825 925
Total Price $21,610 $23,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,715
Model Year20152019
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,610$23,120
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,885$23,120

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152019
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152019
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in182.7 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested162555%

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