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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: $22,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,037

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
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
Cargo tray 75 75
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 30
Cargo tray 60 46
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,865 2,102
Options (change) 1,617 1,668
Destination 750 645
Total Price $22,215 $30,642
Total Invoice $21,037 $28,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,932
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,077
Model Year20122008
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,215$30,642
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$28,147
Total Invoice$21,037$28,429
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,037$26,114

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
USB port$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,675$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,315

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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