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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: $22,350

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,151

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,801 $24,930 $26,116
Universal garage door opener 350   87
Floor mats 120    
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener 291   56
Floor mats 97    
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 550 915 1,143
Options (change) 455 638 785
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $22,350 $28,255 $29,683
Total Invoice $21,151 $26,213 $27,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,450
Model Year201720082008
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,350$28,255$29,683
Adjustments for Features0-660-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$27,595$29,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$21,151$26,213$27,546
Adjustments for Features0-612-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,151$25,601$27,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,926

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,285$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-612-19

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
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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