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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: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 125 125 125
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Cargo net   50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78 78
Floor mats 104 102 102 102
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Cargo net   42 42 42
Options (change) 1,155 700 700 700
Options (change) 1,000 580 580 580
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $20,450 $22,185 $24,785 $24,485

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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: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,982
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,450$22,185$24,785$24,485
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,050-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,350$22,185$22,735$22,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$700

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018202120212021
ModelRioForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
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   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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$1,775$1,675$3,725$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,050$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-130-103

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
ModelRioForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in182.7 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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 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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