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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,445

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,616

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,750 $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $13,045 $18,938 $24,330 $24,582 $26,409
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 70        
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238 238 238
Rear spoiler   367 367    
Fog lights   374      
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 54        
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155 155 155
Rear spoiler   275 275    
Fog lights   243      
Options (change) 1,070 1,145 771 404 404
Options (change) 946 781 538 263 263
Destination 625 695 695 695 695
Total Price $15,445 $21,835 $27,461 $27,294 $29,294
Total Invoice $14,616 $20,414 $25,563 $25,540 $27,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,556
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,445$21,835$27,461$27,294$29,294
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-7,940-5,050-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,445$19,510$19,521$22,244$21,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11$2,734$1,684
Total Invoice$14,616$20,414$25,563$25,540$27,367
Adjustments for Features0-2,174-7,391-4,725-7,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,616$18,240$18,172$20,815$19,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$0$2,643$1,628

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$900$3,225$8,840$5,950$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$7,940$5,050$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174-7,391-4,725-7,567

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in103.0 in
Length158.1 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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