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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: $15,010

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $13,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,718

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $11,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,990 $27,095 $29,895
Base Invoice $13,733 $25,407 $27,992
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 75  
Cargo cover   166 166
Satellite radio   432 432
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 46  
Cargo cover   108 108
Satellite radio   324 324
Options (change) 195 673 598
Options (change) 160 478 432
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $15,010 $28,543 $31,268
Total Invoice $14,718 $26,660 $29,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,423
Model Year201520122012
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,010$28,543$31,268
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-9,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,010$22,368$21,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$14,718$26,660$29,199
Adjustments for Features0-5,768-9,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,718$20,892$20,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$751$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520122012
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$375$6,550$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,768-9,058

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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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