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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: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,670 $26,116
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 1,790 1,827
Options (change) 1,557 1,440
Destination 750 625
Total Price $22,140 $30,347
Total Invoice $20,977 $28,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,491
Model Year20122007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,140$30,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$28,502
Total Invoice$20,977$28,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,977$26,468

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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$4,000$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length170.9 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,896 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft357.7 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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