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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: $21,810

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,679

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,290 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $17,349 $29,243 $32,028
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80    
Cargo cover   182 182
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67    
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 2,695 182 182
Options (change) 2,505 118 118
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $21,810 $32,352 $35,352
Total Invoice $20,679 $30,236 $33,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,847
Model Year201520172017
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,810$32,352$35,352
Adjustments for Features0-6,110-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,810$26,242$29,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$20,679$30,236$33,021
Adjustments for Features0-5,710-5,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,679$24,526$27,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520172017
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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$3,025$9,135$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,110$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,710-5,894

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested72524%

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