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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: $8,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,870 $21,295 $24,295 $27,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $13,160 $20,166 $22,870 $25,591 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240 240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368   368 368  
Fog lights   374          
Alloy wheels   400          
Plus Package     100        
All Weather Package     500        
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156 156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276   276 276  
Fog lights   243          
Alloy wheels   348          
Plus Package     99        
All Weather Package     417        
Options (change) 1,085 1,548 1,374 406 774 774 406
Options (change) 957 1,131 1,056 264 540 540 264
Destination 650 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,605 $23,638 $26,464 $28,496 $28,564 $29,964 $31,196
Total Invoice $14,767 $22,092 $24,721 $26,650 $26,641 $27,921 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,288
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5T4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,605$23,638$26,464$28,496$28,564$29,964$31,196
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-5,625-5,350-7,840-8,740-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,605$20,388$20,839$23,146$20,724$21,224$22,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$451$2,758$336$836$1,893
Total Invoice$14,767$22,092$24,721$26,650$26,641$27,921$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-3,037-5,255-5,003-7,312-8,144-8,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,767$19,055$19,466$21,647$19,329$19,777$20,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$2,592$274$722$1,760

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900$900
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75  $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$500$3,750$6,125$5,850$8,340$9,240$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$5,625$5,350$7,840$8,740$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,037-5,255-5,003-7,312-8,144-8,328

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in103.0 in
Length158.1 in169.5 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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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

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