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Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,260

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,961

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelRioForteForte
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,165 $15,200 $17,600
Base Invoice $13,902 $14,900 $16,760
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Floor mats 120 95  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Cargo tray 67 60 60
Floor mats 97 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic   980  
Options (change) 200 1,170 75
Options (change) 164 1,115 60
Destination 895 750 750
Total Price $15,260 $17,120 $18,425
Total Invoice $14,961 $16,765 $17,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year201720122012
ModelRioForteForte
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG26/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$15,260$17,120$18,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,260$16,095$15,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$14,961$16,765$17,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,004-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,961$15,761$15,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$747$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720122012
ModelRioForteForte
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Power front side windows  $250
Power locks  $275
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote keyless entry  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Manual remote mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power mirrors$150 $150
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Total Value of Features$645$1,670$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,004-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length172.0 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,656 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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