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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: $19,310

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelRio5Rio5Forester
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,190 $18,290 $26,695
Convenience Package 1,200    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Cargo cover     172
Fog lights     382
Convenience Package 1,116    
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo tray 67 67 52
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Cargo cover     111
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 1,395 195 689
Options (change) 1,276 160 484
Destination 825 825 975
Total Price $19,410 $19,310 $28,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,924
Model Year201520152019
ModelRio5Rio5Forester
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$19,410$19,310$28,359
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,410$19,110$23,709
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152019
ModelRio5Rio5Forester
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,550$1,750$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-239

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length159.3 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,483 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested83070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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