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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: $22,270

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,084

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $4,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,801 $25,001 $26,005
Universal garage door opener 350 87 87
Floor mats 120    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener 291 56 56
Floor mats 97    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 470 482 623
Options (change) 388 314 405
Destination 895 625 625
Total Price $22,270 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $21,084 $25,940 $27,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,571
Model Year201720062006
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,270$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features-580-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,690$27,102$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$21,084$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features-549-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,535$25,106$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720062006
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,220$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-549-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length159.4 in176.6 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,166 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
49.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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