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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: $22,270 Kia Forte LX | |||
| Difference: $8,310 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | LX | EX | Premium |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,200 | $22,100 | $27,395 |
| Popular Plus Package | 2,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 120 |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 68 |
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | 98 |
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | 455 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 55 | ||
| Cargo cover | 172 | ||
| Fog lights | 382 | ||
| Popular Plus Package | 1,844 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 78 |
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 44 |
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | 52 |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Remote start | 410 | 410 | 341 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 35 | ||
| Cargo cover | 111 | ||
| Fog lights | 286 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,175 | 1,175 | 2,175 |
| Options (change) | 2,818 | 974 | 1,585 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 1,010 |
| Total Price | $22,270 | $24,170 | $30,580 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,965 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | LX | EX | Premium |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 164hp I4 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/33 MPG | 25/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 215/45-17 | 225/60-17 |
| Total Price | $22,270 | $24,170 | $30,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,325 | -4,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,270 | $22,845 | $26,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $575 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | Forester |
| Trim | LX | EX | Premium |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,950 | $3,275 | $6,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,325 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,252 | -384 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | Forte | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,928 lb. | 3,449 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX
| Popular Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Approach detection | 25 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 855 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium
| 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% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
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