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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: $27,560

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $604

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,149

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $23

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $24,930 $26,116
Roof rack crossbars 285 285    
Floor mats 135 135    
Cargo net 50 50 46 46
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Roof rack crossbars 239 239    
Floor mats 108 108    
Cargo net 42 42 30 30
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 470 470 844 1,027
Options (change) 389 389 594 713
Destination 940 940 625 625
Total Price $27,560 $33,410 $28,164 $29,547
Total Invoice $26,172 $31,699 $26,149 $27,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $285
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6S6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,560$33,410$28,164$29,547
Adjustments for Features-55-6,405-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$27,005$27,289$29,547
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$2,258
Total Invoice$26,172$31,699$26,149$27,454
Adjustments for Features-52-6,077-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,120$25,622$25,337$27,454
Cost Above Minimum$498$0$0$2,117

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof $900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,300$12,650$7,120$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$6,405$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-6,077-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelNiroForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length171.5 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height60.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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