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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: $6,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,037

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $14,270 $18,938 $24,330 $24,582 $26,409
Floor mats 95        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98      
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
iPod integration   223 223 223 223
Bodyside moldings   238 238 238 238
Rear spoiler   367 367    
Satellite radio   453 453 453 453
Fog lights   374      
Floor mats 72        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64      
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
iPod integration   145 145 145 145
Bodyside moldings   155 155 155 155
Rear spoiler   275 275    
Satellite radio   340 340 340 340
Fog lights   243      
Options (change) 95 1,919 1,447 1,080 1,080
Options (change) 72 1,330 1,023 748 748
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $15,985 $22,609 $28,137 $27,970 $29,970
Total Invoice $15,037 $20,963 $26,048 $26,025 $27,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,077
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,985$22,609$28,137$27,970$29,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-7,490-4,675-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,985$20,709$20,647$23,295$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$62$0$2,648$1,598
Total Invoice$15,037$20,963$26,048$26,025$27,852
Adjustments for Features0-1,762-6,934-4,350-7,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,037$19,201$19,114$21,675$20,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$87$0$2,561$1,559

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,150$8,740$5,925$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$7,490$4,675$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,762-6,934-4,350-7,179

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in103.0 in
Length158.5 in179.5 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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