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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: $32,337

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $678

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,661

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $26,186 $28,084
Premium Package 5,300      
Floor mats 135 135    
Cargo net 50 50 48 48
Cargo tray 80 80    
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Roof rack crossbars 285 285    
Rugged Package     887 887
Cargo cover     166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Premium Package 4,917      
Floor mats 108 108    
Cargo net 42 42 31 31
Cargo tray 67 67    
Rear bumper protector 62 62    
Roof rack crossbars 239 239    
Rugged Package     608 608
Cargo cover     108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,925 625 3,617 3,249
Options (change) 5,435 518 2,750 2,474
Destination 940 940 725 725
Total Price $33,015 $33,565 $32,337 $33,969
Total Invoice $31,218 $31,828 $29,661 $31,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $457
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6S6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,015$33,565$32,337$33,969
Adjustments for Features-2,130-2,4800-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$31,085$32,337$33,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,457
Total Invoice$31,218$31,828$29,661$31,283
Adjustments for Features-2,014-2,3520-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$29,476$29,661$31,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$272$0$1,461

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
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$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$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
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,025$7,375$4,895$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$2,480$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,014-2,3520-161

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
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
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320050%
Total Not Requested325050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

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