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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: $2,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $20,490 $22,090 $22,490
Designer Plus Package 750      
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Floor mats 120 125 125 125
Designer Plus Package 692      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Floor mats 97 102 102 102
Options (change) 1,300 555 555 555
Options (change) 1,147 460 460 460
Destination 895 965 965 965
Total Price $19,950 $22,010 $23,610 $24,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,703
Model Year2017202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,950$22,010$23,610$24,010
Adjustments for Features00-2,050-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$22,010$21,560$22,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0$850

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017202020202020
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$1,850$3,900$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,050$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments00-124-95

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172020
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in182.7 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 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 GT-Line

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

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

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