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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: $18,605

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,089

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $15,890 $19,390
Base Invoice $17,627 $15,587 $18,432
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 115 115
Popular Package   900  
205/55HR16   300  
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78
Floor mats 104 93 93
Popular Package   837  
205/55HR16   269  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 655 1,890 690
Options (change) 540 1,677 571
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $19,950 $18,605 $20,905
Total Invoice $19,062 $18,089 $19,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78
Model Year201820152015
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,950$18,605$20,905
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,850$18,605$19,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$19,062$18,089$19,828
Adjustments for Features-1,0510-1,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,011$18,089$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$221

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820152015
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$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 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,625$525$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0510-1,518

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

205/55HR16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested48052%
Total Not Requested45048%

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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