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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: $24,240

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,860 $26,409
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 46
Cargo tray 75 75
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 30
Cargo tray 60 46
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,665 2,946
Options (change) 3,187 2,438
Destination 775 695
Total Price $24,240 $31,836
Total Invoice $22,822 $29,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year20132009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,240$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$29,341
Total Invoice$22,822$29,542
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,822$27,227

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,100$5,595
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 Year20132009
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 Weight2,950 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 camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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