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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: $17,245

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,850

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $15,900 $19,500
Base Invoice $16,962 $15,599 $18,528
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Eco Package 600    
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 120 115 115
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Eco Package 551    
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 97 93 93
Options (change) 1,150 545 545
Options (change) 1,006 451 451
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $19,800 $17,245 $20,845
Total Invoice $18,863 $16,850 $19,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $346
Model Year201720142014
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$19,800$17,245$20,845
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,050$17,245$18,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820
Total Invoice$18,863$16,850$19,779
Adjustments for Features-1,6670-2,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,196$16,850$17,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$291

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720142014
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,045$295$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6670-2,638

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172014
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 Rio EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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