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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: $18,795

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,942

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320072007
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,900 $21,195 $21,695
Base Invoice $17,070 $20,015 $20,475
Floor mats 95    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Premium Package   2,500  
Alloy wheels     659
Floor mats 72    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Premium Package   2,256  
Alloy wheels     495
Options (change) 95 3,340 1,499
Options (change) 72 2,848 1,087
Destination 800 625 625
Total Price $18,795 $25,160 $23,819
Total Invoice $17,942 $23,488 $22,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,985
Model Year201320072007
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,795$25,160$23,819
Adjustments for Features-810-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,985$22,660$23,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,159
Total Invoice$17,942$23,488$22,187
Adjustments for Features-773-2,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,169$21,154$22,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,033

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320072007
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,055$5,745$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-773-2,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132007
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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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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