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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: $18,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,817

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelRioForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $17,800
Base Invoice $17,627 $16,950
Cargo tray 80 75
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net   40
Cargo tray 67 60
Floor mats 104  
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 210 115
Options (change) 171 92
Destination 895 775
Total Price $19,505 $18,690
Total Invoice $18,693 $17,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $517
Model Year20182013
ModelRioForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$19,505$18,690
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,130$18,690
Total Invoice$18,693$17,817
Adjustments for Features-3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,334$17,817

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelRioForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,850$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in104.3 in
Length172.6 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,648 lb.2,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.7 ft3

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