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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: $11,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,352

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $33,795
Base Invoice $17,520 $31,569
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 40 90
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 32 58
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 4,665 471
Options (change) 4,137 305
Destination 695 850
Total Price $23,755 $35,116
Total Invoice $22,352 $32,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,267
Model Year20112016
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,755$35,116
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$30,711
Total Invoice$22,352$32,724
Adjustments for Features0-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,352$28,619

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Total Value of Features$2,950$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,105

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length170.9 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft374.7 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 system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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