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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: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,062

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelRioForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $19,500
Base Invoice $17,627 $18,528
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 130 115
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78
Floor mats 104 93
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 655 690
Options (change) 540 571
Destination 895 800
Total Price $19,950 $20,990
Total Invoice $19,062 $19,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102
Model Year20182014
ModelRioForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$19,950$20,990
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$20,215
Total Invoice$19,062$19,899
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,062$19,164

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$950$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.9 ft3

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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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