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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: $19,940

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $27,795
Cargo net 40 68
Cargo tray 75 80
Sunroof 750  
Cargo cover   172
Cargo net 32 44
Cargo tray 60 52
Sunroof 655  
Cargo cover   111
Options (change) 865 320
Options (change) 747 207
Destination 775 1,050
Total Price $19,940 $29,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,867
Model Year20132021
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$19,940$29,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,940$25,165

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Total Value of Features$2,125$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length170.9 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft376.1 ft3

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