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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: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014201420142014
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLXSX2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,095 $16,395 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $14,570 $15,390 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Value Package 750            
195/55VR15 300            
Floor mats 95 95          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     52        
Cargo cover     182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights     381 381      
Value Package 665            
195/55VR15 260            
Floor mats 72 72          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     33        
Cargo cover     118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights     285 285      
Options (change) 1,145 95 615 563 182 182 182
Options (change) 997 72 436 403 118 118 118
Destination 695 695 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $16,935 $17,185 $24,935 $29,383 $29,002 $31,002 $34,002
Total Invoice $16,262 $16,157 $23,437 $27,460 $27,165 $28,994 $31,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,878
Model Year2011201120142014201420142014
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLXSX2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$16,935$17,185$24,935$29,383$29,002$31,002$34,002
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,600-6,650-8,190-9,340-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,935$16,610$21,335$22,733$20,812$21,662$24,462
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$523$1,921$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$16,262$16,157$23,437$27,460$27,165$28,994$31,779
Adjustments for Features0-541-3,384-6,215-7,671-8,735-8,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,262$15,616$20,053$21,245$19,494$20,259$22,863
Cost Above Minimum$646$0$559$1,751$0$765$3,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120142014201420142014
ModelRio5Rio5ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLXSX2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manual  $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  $1100
CVT    $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200$200$200
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $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
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system     $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Metal pedals $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$1,975$5,000$8,050$9,590$10,740$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,600$6,650$8,190$9,340$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-3,384-6,215-7,671-8,735-8,916

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in103.9 in
Length158.5 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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