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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: $15,985

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,037

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008200820082008
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,270 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Floor mats 95          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42 42    
Rear spoiler   353 353 353   353
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445 445
Premium Package   1,500        
Floor mats 72          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28 28    
Rear spoiler   230 230 230   230
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334 334
Premium Package   1,338        
Options (change) 95 2,340 840 840 445 798
Options (change) 72 1,930 592 592 334 564
Destination 695 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $15,985 $24,180 $23,180 $28,180 $28,085 $29,338
Total Invoice $15,037 $22,590 $21,712 $26,167 $26,276 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year201020082008200820082008
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$15,985$24,180$23,180$28,180$28,085$29,338
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-1,925-6,165-3,775-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,985$20,005$21,255$22,015$24,310$24,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$2,010$4,305$4,058
Total Invoice$15,037$22,590$21,712$26,167$26,276$27,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-1,803-5,725-3,532-4,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,037$18,690$19,909$20,442$22,744$22,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,219$1,752$4,054$3,722

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020082008200820082008
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300 $300 $300
Roof rails  $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25 $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75     
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Bluetooth cell phone link$100     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Compass   $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Total Value of Features$1,575$5,750$3,500$7,740$5,350$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$1,925$6,165$3,775$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,900-1,803-5,725-3,532-4,913

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in99.4 in
Length158.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

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