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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: $18,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $26,695
Premium Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 245
Cargo net 40 68
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener 70 120
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 158
Cargo net 32 44
Cargo tray 60 52
Universal garage door opener 55 78
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 2,165 513
Options (change) 1,952 332
Destination 695 975
Total Price $18,855 $28,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,807
Model Year20102019
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$18,855$28,183
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,855$23,078

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102019
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Total Value of Features$1,945$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102019
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.776.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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

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