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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: $17,530

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $15,990 $19,990
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 115 115
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
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 655 690 690
Options (change) 540 571 571
Destination 965 850 850
Total Price $18,110 $17,530 $21,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,683
Model Year202020162016
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$18,110$17,530$21,530
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,110$17,530$19,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202020162016
ModelRioForteForte
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,720$720$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-830-2,351

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202016
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 Weight2,768 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 LX

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%

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