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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: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $19,390
Base Invoice $19,667 $18,432
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 120 115
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 97 93
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Options (change) 550 6,195
Options (change) 455 5,605
Destination 850 825
Total Price $22,155 $26,410
Total Invoice $20,972 $24,862

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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: $1,795
Model Year20162015
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$26,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$24,185
Total Invoice$20,972$24,862
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$22,767

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
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$1,325$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%

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