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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: $27,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,742

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $28,495
Base Invoice $19,717 $26,707
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 1,800  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 80 75
Rear bumper protector 75 78
Remote start 495 432
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Premium Package 1,986  
Technology Package 1,624  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 30
Cargo tray 67 46
Rear bumper protector 62 51
Remote start 410 324
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Navigation system   1,501
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 5,815 3,538
Options (change) 5,225 2,718
Destination 800 695
Total Price $27,515 $32,728
Total Invoice $25,742 $30,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,922
Model Year20142010
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,515$32,728
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$32,233
Total Invoice$25,742$30,120
Adjustments for Features0-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,742$29,664

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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