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Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,065

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $1,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,098 $29,243 $32,028
Advanced Technology Package 1,900    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo tray 80    
Cargo net 50 90 90
Rear bumper protector 75 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 285 199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Cargo cover   182 182
AC power outlet   415 415
Advanced Technology Package 1,747    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo tray 67    
Cargo net 42 58 58
Rear bumper protector 62 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 239 117 117
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Cargo cover   118 118
AC power outlet   311 311
Options (change) 2,520 2,614 2,614
Options (change) 2,261 2,055 2,055
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $33,065 $34,784 $37,784
Total Invoice $31,254 $32,173 $34,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,773
Model Year201720172017
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,065$34,784$37,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,065$31,874$34,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,254$32,173$34,958
Adjustments for Features0-2,692-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,254$29,481$31,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,507

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172017
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,460$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,692-2,970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
ModelNiroForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.5 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height60.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested185096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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