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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: $16,470

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $10,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020192019
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForester
TrimLXSXBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,895 $15,195 $24,295 $26,695
Value Package 600      
195/55HR15 285      
Floor mats 95 95    
4-speed automatic 900 900    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55 55
Cargo cover     172 172
Fog lights     382 382
Alloy wheels     600  
Value Package 535      
195/55HR15 250      
Floor mats 72 72    
4-speed automatic 860 840    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35 35
Cargo cover     111 111
Fog lights     286 286
Alloy wheels     500  
Options (change) 1,880 995 1,209 609
Options (change) 1,717 912 932 432
Destination 695 695 975 975
Total Price $16,470 $16,885 $26,479 $28,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,514
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,250
Model Year2010201020192019
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForester
TrimLXSXBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4110hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$16,470$16,885$26,479$28,279
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,600-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,470$16,310$22,879$21,824
Cost Above Minimum$160$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020192019
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForester
TrimLXSXBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Total Value of Features$1,395$1,970$4,995$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,600$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-259-321

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102019
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in105.1 in
Length158.5 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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