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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: $24,630

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $26,695
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO 600  
Remote start 495 455
Rear bumper protector 75 98
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo net 50 68
Floor mats 115  
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO 558  
Remote start 410 341
Rear bumper protector 62 63
Cargo tray 67 52
Cargo net 42 44
Floor mats 93  
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 4,115 2,175
Options (change) 3,673 1,585
Destination 825 975
Total Price $24,630 $29,845

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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: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,788
Model Year20152019
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$24,630$29,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,630$28,695

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelForteForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-99

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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