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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,962 $18,318 $20,410
Designer Plus Package 750    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 120 125 125
Designer Plus Package 692    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 97 102 102
Options (change) 1,300 555 555
Options (change) 1,147 460 460
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $19,950 $20,750 $23,050
Total Invoice $19,004 $19,673 $21,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $669
Model Year201720182018
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,950$20,750$23,050
Adjustments for Features00-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$20,750$21,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$19,004$19,673$21,765
Adjustments for Features00-1,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,004$19,673$19,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$156

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720182018
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,850$1,850$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,936

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

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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