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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: $25,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,752

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,116
Universal garage door opener 350 87
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Universal garage door opener 291 56
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 525 1,914
Options (change) 435 1,496
Destination 895 625
Total Price $25,220 $30,434
Total Invoice $23,752 $28,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,843
Model Year20182007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,220$30,434
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$28,664
Total Invoice$23,752$28,237
Adjustments for Features0-1,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,752$26,595

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,642

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length171.3 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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