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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: $31,157

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $3,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,353

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $2,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,744 $30,887 $33,675
Floor mats 135    
Cargo net 50 68 68
Rear bumper protector 75 98 98
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Floor mats 108    
Cargo net 42 44 44
Rear bumper protector 62 63 63
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Options (change) 260 464 464
Options (change) 212 299 299
Destination 940 915 915
Gas Tax -4,543 0 0
Total Price $31,157 $34,469 $37,469
Total Invoice $29,353 $32,101 $34,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $373
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 PiH170hp 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)205/60-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,157$34,469$37,469
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,157$31,919$34,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,353$32,101$34,889
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,353$29,726$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.5i 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 
AC power outlet$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  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$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
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,600$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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.3,323 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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