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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: $14,445

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $7,728

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,157

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $6,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,600 $21,195 $21,695
Base Invoice $13,335 $20,015 $20,475
Floor mats 95    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio     445
Floor mats 72    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 95 353 798
Options (change) 72 230 564
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $14,445 $22,173 $23,118
Total Invoice $14,157 $20,870 $21,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,878
Model Year201220072007
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 4120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$14,445$22,173$23,118
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,445$20,223$20,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420
Total Invoice$14,157$20,870$21,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,157$19,035$19,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220072007
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50 $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,950$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-2,319

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length159.3 in176.6 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,410 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft357.7 ft3

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