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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: $994

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,098 $28,785 $31,569
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   1,395 1,395
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   1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Cargo cover   118 118
AC power outlet   311 311
Options (change) 2,520 2,414 2,414
Options (change) 2,261 1,884 1,884
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $33,065 $34,059 $37,059
Total Invoice $31,254 $31,519 $34,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $503
Model Year201720162016
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$34,059$37,059
Adjustments for Features0-830-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,065$33,229$36,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$31,254$31,519$34,303
Adjustments for Features0-768-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,254$30,751$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720162016
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
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
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  
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  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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$5,000$5,830$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-768-953

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
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 Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
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 Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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