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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 183
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 46
Cargo tray 75 75
Universal garage door opener 70 82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 119
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 30
Cargo tray 60 46
Universal garage door opener 55 54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,065 1,062
Options (change) 1,772 734
Destination 695 695
Total Price $20,255 $29,952
Total Invoice $19,127 $27,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,157
Model Year20102009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,255$29,952
Adjustments for Features0-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$25,052
Total Invoice$19,127$27,838
Adjustments for Features0-4,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$23,284

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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$1,625$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,554

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.768.3 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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