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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,305

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,106

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,801 $28,785 $31,569
Universal garage door opener 350 76 76
Floor mats 120    
Cargo tray 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Cargo cover   182 182
Universal garage door opener 291 49 49
Floor mats 97    
Cargo tray 67    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 550 457 457
Options (change) 455 296 296
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $22,305 $32,102 $35,102
Total Invoice $21,106 $29,931 $32,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,625
Model Year201620162016
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,305$32,102$35,102
Adjustments for Features0-4,505-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,305$27,597$30,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$21,106$29,931$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-4,200-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,106$25,731$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$7,630$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,200-4,385

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length159.4 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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