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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: $15,605

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,870 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $13,160 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Alloy wheels   659    
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Alloy wheels   495    
Options (change) 1,085 1,012 353 353
Options (change) 957 725 230 230
Destination 650 625 625 625
Total Price $15,605 $23,432 $27,873 $28,873
Total Invoice $14,767 $21,802 $25,856 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,990
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$15,605$23,432$27,873$28,873
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-6,575-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,605$21,632$21,298$23,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0$2,025
Total Invoice$14,767$21,802$25,856$26,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-6,099-5,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,767$20,127$19,757$21,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0$1,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$1,050$2,850$7,625$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$6,575$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,675-6,099-5,163

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in99.4 in
Length158.1 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.6 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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