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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: $9,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
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 $22,795 $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $13,160 $21,547 $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Cargo cover   172 172 172      
Fog lights   382 382 382      
Alloy wheels   600          
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Cargo cover   111 111 111      
Fog lights   286 286 286      
Alloy wheels   500          
Options (change) 1,085 1,154 554 554 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 897 397 397 0 0 0
Destination 650 915 915 915 915 915 915
Total Price $15,605 $24,864 $27,164 $30,964 $30,310 $34,005 $37,005
Total Invoice $14,767 $23,359 $25,527 $28,919 $28,420 $31,802 $34,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
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$24,864$27,164$30,964$30,310$34,005$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-6,555-8,580-9,970-14,755-15,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,605$21,164$20,609$22,384$20,340$19,250$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,914$1,359$3,134$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$14,767$23,359$25,527$28,919$28,420$31,802$34,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,476-6,160-8,013-9,348-13,799-14,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,767$19,883$19,367$20,906$19,072$18,003$20,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$1,364$2,903$1,069$0$2,515

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control $150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access     $10$10
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
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$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$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
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$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Navigation system     $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
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      
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
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$820$4,520$7,375$9,400$10,790$15,575$15,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$6,555$8,580$9,970$14,755$15,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,476-6,160-8,013-9,348-13,799-14,072

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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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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