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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: $2,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,409
Universal garage door opener 350 82
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 80 75
Rear bumper protector 75 78
Remote start 495 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener 291 54
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 30
Cargo tray 67 46
Rear bumper protector 62 51
Remote start 410 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 4,775 3,538
Options (change) 4,210 2,867
Destination 895 695
Total Price $29,470 $32,428
Total Invoice $27,527 $29,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,402
Model Year20182009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,470$32,428
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$32,383
Total Invoice$27,527$29,971
Adjustments for Features0-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,527$29,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelForteForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelForteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested230055%
Total Not Requested185045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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