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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: $9,786 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,418 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $8,856 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | SX | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $19,811 | $33,675 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 4,200 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 120 |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 68 |
| Cargo tray | 80 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 98 |
| Remote start | 495 | 455 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 929 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,863 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 78 |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 44 |
| Cargo tray | 67 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 63 |
| Remote start | 410 | 341 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Options (change) | 6,365 | 986 |
| Options (change) | 5,757 | 684 |
| Destination | 850 | 915 |
| Total Price | $28,205 | $37,991 |
| Total Invoice | $26,418 | $35,274 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,676 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,254 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | SX | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $28,205 | $37,991 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,110 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,205 | $30,881 |
| Total Invoice | $26,418 | $35,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,602 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,418 | $28,672 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | SX | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 | $3,025 | $10,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,602 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,122 lb. | 3,653 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 74.7 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 4175 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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% |
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