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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: $19,030

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,520

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $15,990 $19,990
Base Invoice $17,627 $15,684 $18,993
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 115 115
Popular Plus Package   1,500  
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 Plus Package   1,415  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 655 2,190 690
Options (change) 540 1,986 571
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $19,950 $19,030 $21,530
Total Invoice $19,062 $18,520 $20,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,178
Model Year201820162016
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
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$19,030$21,530
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,150$19,030$19,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$19,062$18,520$20,414
Adjustments for Features-1,7200-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,342$18,520$18,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820162016
ModelRioForteForte
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
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  
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 
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,250$450$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7200-1,470

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested90553%
Total Not Requested80047%

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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