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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: $17,665

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $17,600 $19,100
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo tray 67 60 60
Floor mats 104    
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 210 115 115
Options (change) 171 92 92
Destination 965 750 750
Total Price $17,665 $18,465 $19,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,128
Model Year202020122012
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$17,665$18,465$19,965
Adjustments for Features0-355-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,665$18,110$18,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202020122012
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,420$1,775$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-338-1,220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
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 Weight2,768 lb.2,708 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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