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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $19,990
Base Invoice $19,667 $18,993
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 120 115
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 97 93
Premium Package   2,717
Options (change) 550 3,545
Options (change) 455 3,168
Destination 850 850
Total Price $22,155 $24,385
Total Invoice $20,972 $23,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,850
Model Year20162016
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
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$22,155$24,385
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$24,185
Total Invoice$20,972$23,011
Adjustments for Features0-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$22,822

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,275$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in179.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 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 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%

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