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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,116
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 183
Cargo net 40 46
Universal garage door opener 70 87
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 119
Cargo net 32 30
Universal garage door opener 55 56
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 2,990 1,561
Options (change) 2,662 1,266
Destination 695 625
Total Price $21,180 $30,081
Total Invoice $20,017 $28,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,942
Model Year20102007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,180$30,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$27,881
Total Invoice$20,017$28,007
Adjustments for Features0-2,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$25,959

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,048

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.757.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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