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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: $33,015

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,218

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $28,144 $30,927
Premium Package 5,300      
Floor mats 135 135    
Cargo tray 80 80    
Cargo net 50 50 90 90
Rear bumper protector 75 75 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Cargo cover     182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
AC power outlet     415 415
Premium Package 4,917      
Floor mats 108 108    
Cargo tray 67 67    
Cargo net 42 42 58 58
Rear bumper protector 62 62 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 117 117
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Cargo cover     118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
AC power outlet     311 311
Options (change) 5,925 625 3,113 3,113
Options (change) 5,435 518 2,456 2,456
Destination 940 940 850 850
Total Price $33,015 $33,565 $34,058 $37,058
Total Invoice $31,218 $31,828 $31,450 $34,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $387
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS6S6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,015$33,565$34,058$37,058
Adjustments for Features0-350-670-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,015$33,215$33,388$36,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$2,800
Total Invoice$31,218$31,828$31,450$34,233
Adjustments for Features0-332-619-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,218$31,496$30,831$33,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelNiroNiroForesterForester
TrimEXTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,550$5,870$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$670$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-619-804

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested457571%
Total Not Requested187529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

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