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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: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,331

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007200720072007
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLXSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,095 $16,395 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,570 $15,390 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
Value Package 750          
195/55VR15 300          
Floor mats 95 95        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42    
Rear spoiler     353 353 353 353
Satellite radio     445 445 445 445
Premium Package     2,500      
Value Package 665          
195/55VR15 260          
Floor mats 72 72        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28    
Rear spoiler     230 230 230 230
Satellite radio     334 334 334 334
Premium Package     2,256      
Options (change) 1,145 95 3,340 840 798 798
Options (change) 997 72 2,848 592 564 564
Destination 695 695 625 625 625 625
Total Price $16,935 $17,185 $25,160 $28,160 $27,418 $29,318
Total Invoice $16,262 $16,157 $23,488 $26,147 $25,569 $27,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,230
Model Year201120112007200720072007
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLXSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4110hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$16,935$17,185$25,160$28,160$27,418$29,318
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,825-5,875-3,350-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,935$16,685$21,335$22,285$24,068$24,493
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0$950$2,733$3,158
Total Invoice$16,262$16,157$23,488$26,147$25,569$27,305
Adjustments for Features0-470-3,571-5,455-3,124-4,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,262$15,687$19,917$20,692$22,445$22,811
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$775$2,528$2,894

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112007200720072007
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLXSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 $800  
5-speed manual  $0 $0$0
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter  $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
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Compass   $0  
Fog lights $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200  
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,275$5,600$7,650$5,125$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,825$5,875$3,350$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470-3,571-5,455-3,124-4,494

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112007
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
Kia Rio5 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

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