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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: $21,585

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,583

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,090 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,278 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo tray 80      
Navigation system   1,100    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Premium Package 2,345      
Floor mats 93      
Cargo tray 67      
Navigation system   975    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 2,695 1,282 182 182
Options (change) 2,505 1,093 118 118
Destination 800 825 825 825
Total Price $21,585 $30,102 $31,002 $34,002
Total Invoice $20,583 $28,140 $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: $4,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,682
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$21,585$30,102$31,002$34,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,145-4,345-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$25,957$26,657$29,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$20,583$28,140$28,994$31,779
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-4,064-4,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,583$24,265$24,930$27,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$3,266

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$6,845$7,045$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145$4,345$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,875-4,064-4,248

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length159.3 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,411 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested272592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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