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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: $30,493

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $387

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,100

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,098 $24,330 $26,409
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50 46 46
Cargo tray 80   75
Rear bumper protector 75 78 78
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear spoiler   367  
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Floor mats 104    
Cargo net 42 30 30
Cargo tray 67   46
Rear bumper protector 62 51 51
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear spoiler   275  
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 335 3,803 3,511
Options (change) 275 3,075 2,849
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $30,880 $30,493 $32,401
Total Invoice $29,268 $28,100 $29,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $164
Model Year201720092009
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,880$30,493$32,401
Adjustments for Features-1,4050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,475$30,493$32,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$29,268$28,100$29,953
Adjustments for Features-1,3320-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,936$28,100$29,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,599

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720092009
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$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$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,595$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3320-254

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelNiroForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length171.5 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height60.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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