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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: $23,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,352

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,520 $27,992
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 48
Cargo tray 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 31
Cargo tray 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 4,665 1,399
Options (change) 4,137 1,147
Destination 695 775
Total Price $23,755 $32,069
Total Invoice $22,352 $29,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,372
Model Year20112012
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,755$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$28,649
Total Invoice$22,352$29,914
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,352$26,724

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,625$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,190

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length170.9 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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