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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: $6,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,422 $31,569
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 76
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 90
Rear bumper protector 75 95
Remote start 495 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo cover   182
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 49
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 58
Rear bumper protector 62 61
Remote start 410 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,775 1,087
Options (change) 4,210 748
Destination 895 850
Total Price $29,470 $35,732
Total Invoice $27,527 $33,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,872
Model Year20172016
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$35,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$33,827
Total Invoice$27,527$33,167
Adjustments for Features0-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,527$31,399

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
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 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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
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
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
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$4,550$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
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 headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested177543%

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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