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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: $18,875

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $13,611

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,002

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelRio5Forester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,900 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,070 $28,084
M/T Package 0  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo cover   166
Navigation system   1,600
M/T Package 0  
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo cover   108
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 175 1,766
Options (change) 132 1,443
Destination 800 725
Total Price $18,875 $32,486
Total Invoice $18,002 $30,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,178
Model Year20132011
ModelRio5Forester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,875$32,486
Adjustments for Features0-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,875$25,966
Total Invoice$18,002$30,252
Adjustments for Features0-6,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,002$24,180

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelRio5Forester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 release, second row seats $50
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$975$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,072

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length159.3 in179.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,410 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.6 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

M/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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