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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: $8,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,870 $22,195 $24,595 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $13,160 $20,995 $23,203 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386 386      
Alloy wheels   600          
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289 289      
Alloy wheels   500          
Options (change) 1,085 1,168 568 568 182 182 182
Options (change) 957 907 407 407 118 118 118
Destination 650 850 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $15,605 $24,213 $26,013 $29,913 $29,127 $31,127 $34,127
Total Invoice $14,767 $22,752 $24,460 $27,947 $27,281 $29,112 $31,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,930
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$15,605$24,213$26,013$29,913$29,127$31,127$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-3,650-5,650-7,875-9,165-10,115-10,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,605$20,563$20,363$22,038$19,962$21,012$23,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$601$401$2,076$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$14,767$22,752$24,460$27,947$27,281$29,112$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-5,313-7,357-8,584-9,460-9,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,767$19,322$19,147$20,590$18,697$19,652$22,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$450$1,893$0$955$3,558

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  $1100
CVT    $1000$1000 
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200$200$200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$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$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
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
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100
Total Value of Features$800$4,450$6,450$8,675$9,965$10,915$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650$5,650$7,875$9,165$10,115$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,430-5,313-7,357-8,584-9,460-9,640

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in103.9 in
Length158.1 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.6 ft374.7 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i

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

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