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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: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,280 $25,495 $29,295 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $13,550 $24,032 $27,424 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 85          
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386      
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 65          
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289      
Options (change) 1,085 568 568 182 182 182
Options (change) 957 407 407 118 118 118
Destination 650 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $16,015 $26,938 $30,738 $30,252 $32,352 $35,352
Total Invoice $15,157 $25,314 $28,706 $28,314 $30,236 $33,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,140
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$16,015$26,938$30,738$30,252$32,352$35,352
Adjustments for Features0-6,180-8,205-9,595-11,705-11,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,015$20,758$22,533$20,657$20,647$23,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$111$1,886$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$15,157$25,314$28,706$28,314$30,236$33,021
Adjustments for Features0-5,807-7,663-8,980-10,939-11,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,157$19,507$21,043$19,334$19,297$21,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$1,746$37$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Traction control $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
Roof rails $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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $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
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
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
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$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     
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$620$6,800$8,825$10,215$12,325$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180$8,205$9,595$11,705$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,807-7,663-8,980-10,939-11,120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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