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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: $28,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $32,995
Base Invoice $19,811 $30,836
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350 74
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 87
Rear bumper protector 75 92
Remote start 495 436
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo cover   182
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291 48
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 56
Rear bumper protector 62 59
Remote start 410 328
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 6,365 1,069
Options (change) 5,757 737
Destination 850 825
Total Price $28,205 $34,889
Total Invoice $26,418 $32,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,593
Model Year20162014
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,205$34,889
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,205$32,319
Total Invoice$26,418$32,398
Adjustments for Features0-2,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,418$30,011

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,525$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,387

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft374.7 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested385083%
Total Not Requested77517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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