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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: $14,995

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $7,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,701

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $6,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,000 $21,195 $21,695
Base Invoice $13,741 $20,015 $20,475
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio     445
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 195 428 873
Options (change) 160 276 610
Destination 800 645 645
Total Price $14,995 $22,268 $23,213
Total Invoice $14,701 $20,936 $21,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893
Model Year201420082008
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 4120, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$14,995$22,268$23,213
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,995$20,043$19,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$14,701$20,936$21,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,092-3,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,701$18,844$18,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
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
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,175$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,092-3,136

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
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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