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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: $3,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,353

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $2,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelNiroForesterForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $32,744 $29,243 $32,028
Floor mats 135    
Cargo net 50 90 90
Rear bumper protector 75 95 95
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
AC power outlet   415 415
Floor mats 108    
Cargo net 42 58 58
Rear bumper protector 62 61 61
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Cargo cover   118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
AC power outlet   311 311
Options (change) 260 2,614 2,614
Options (change) 212 2,067 2,067
Destination 940 875 875
Gas Tax -4,543 0 0
Total Price $31,157 $34,784 $37,784
Total Invoice $29,353 $32,185 $34,970

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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: $977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $380
Model Year201820172017
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$34,784$37,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,157$32,134$34,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,353$32,185$34,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,452-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,353$29,733$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,507

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820172017
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 
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$3,950$6,600$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,452-2,730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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