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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: $27,710

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,811 $26,116
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350 87
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 46
Rear bumper protector 75 72
Cargo tray 80 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291 56
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 30
Rear bumper protector 62 47
Cargo tray 67 46
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 5,870 2,261
Options (change) 5,347 1,771
Destination 850 645
Total Price $27,710 $30,801
Total Invoice $26,008 $28,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year20162008
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,710$30,801
Adjustments for Features-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$30,801
Total Invoice$26,008$28,532
Adjustments for Features-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,464$28,532

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,150$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length171.3 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested280061%
Total Not Requested182539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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