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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: $31,165

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $119

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,659

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelNiroForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,098 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 50 48 48 48
Cargo tray 80      
Rear bumper protector 75      
Roof rack crossbars 285      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Navigation system   1,800 1,600 1,600
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363 363
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432    
Floor mats 104      
Cargo net 42 31 31 31
Cargo tray 67      
Rear bumper protector 62      
Roof rack crossbars 239      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Navigation system   1,501 1,335 1,335
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272 272
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 620 4,064 3,432 3,064
Options (change) 514 3,120 2,630 2,354
Destination 895 725 725 725
Total Price $31,165 $31,284 $32,152 $33,784
Total Invoice $29,507 $28,659 $29,541 $31,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelNiroForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,165$31,284$32,152$33,784
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,160$31,284$31,452$32,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$29,507$28,659$29,541$31,163
Adjustments for Features-9520-643-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,555$28,659$28,898$30,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239$1,697

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelNiroForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$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$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$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$5,350$4,345$5,045$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$700$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520-643-807

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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