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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,205 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $5,117 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,418 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $4,421 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | SX | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $19,811 | $28,084 |
| Premium Tech Package | 4,200 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 93 |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 48 |
| Cargo tray | 80 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 78 |
| Remote start | 495 | 432 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,863 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 61 |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 31 |
| Cargo tray | 67 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 51 |
| Remote start | 410 | 324 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 929 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | |
| Options (change) | 6,365 | 2,602 |
| Options (change) | 5,757 | 2,030 |
| Destination | 850 | 725 |
| Total Price | $28,205 | $33,322 |
| Total Invoice | $26,418 | $30,839 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,472 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,899 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | SX | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $28,205 | $33,322 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,645 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,205 | $31,677 |
| Total Invoice | $26,418 | $30,839 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,522 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,418 | $29,317 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | SX | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| 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 | $3,800 | $5,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,522 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,122 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3700 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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