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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,836
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 74
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 87
Rear bumper protector 75 92
Remote start 495 436
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo cover   182
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 48
Floor mats 102  
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) 4,775 1,069
Options (change) 4,210 737
Destination 895 825
Total Price $29,470 $34,889
Total Invoice $27,527 $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: $3,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,320
Model Year20172014
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,470$34,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$33,219
Total Invoice$27,527$32,398
Adjustments for Features0-1,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,527$30,847

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,600$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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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