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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: $8,349

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,037

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $20,595 $23,295 $27,095 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $14,270 $19,489 $21,960 $25,407 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Floor mats 95            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100        
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240 240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368   368 368  
Fog lights   374 374        
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432 432 432
Alloy wheels   400          
USB port   401          
Bluetooth cell phone link   483          
Floor mats 72            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65 65        
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156 156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276   276 276  
Fog lights   243 243        
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324 324 324
Alloy wheels   348          
USB port   301          
Bluetooth cell phone link   362          
Options (change) 95 2,964 1,680 838 1,206 1,206 838
Options (change) 72 2,183 1,172 588 864 864 588
Destination 695 775 775 775 775 775 775
Total Price $15,985 $24,334 $25,750 $28,708 $28,576 $29,876 $31,508
Total Invoice $15,037 $22,447 $23,907 $26,770 $26,544 $27,733 $29,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5T4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,985$24,334$25,750$28,708$28,576$29,876$31,508
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-4,800-4,800-7,290-8,190-8,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,985$21,734$20,950$23,908$21,286$21,686$23,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$784$0$2,958$336$736$2,193
Total Invoice$15,037$22,447$23,907$26,770$26,544$27,733$29,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,398-4,456-4,476-6,772-7,603-7,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,037$20,049$19,451$22,294$19,772$20,130$21,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$598$0$2,843$321$679$2,111

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900$900
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$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 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75  $75  $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
Total Value of Features$650$3,250$5,450$5,450$7,940$8,840$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$4,800$4,800$7,290$8,190$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,398-4,456-4,476-6,772-7,603-7,793

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
USB port
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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