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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: $4,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelNiroForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX PremiumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $34,295
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 68
Rear bumper protector 75 98
Door sill trim plates   53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 44
Rear bumper protector 62 63
Door sill trim plates   34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 260 464
Options (change) 212 299
Destination 940 975
Gas Tax -4,543 0
Total Price $31,157 $35,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,173
Model Year20182019
ModelNiroForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX PremiumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 PiH182hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$31,157$35,734
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,157$33,084

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182019
ModelNiroForester
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX PremiumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass $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
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182019
ModelNiroForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length171.5 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height60.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.5 ft376.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Niro vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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