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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: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $21,600
Base Invoice $19,667 $20,410
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 120 125
Universal garage door opener 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 97 102
Options (change) 550 555
Options (change) 455 460
Destination 850 895
Total Price $22,155 $23,050
Total Invoice $20,972 $21,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,550
Model Year20162018
ModelRioForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4164hp 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$23,050
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,355$23,050
Total Invoice$20,972$21,765
Adjustments for Features-7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,215$21,765

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
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 
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 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
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$3,175$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in179.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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%

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