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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: $7,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,151

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $19,801 $24,330 $26,409
Universal garage door opener 350 82 82
Floor mats 120    
Cargo tray 80   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener 291 54 54
Floor mats 97    
Cargo tray 67   46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 550 3,274 2,982
Options (change) 455 2,688 2,462
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $22,350 $29,964 $31,872
Total Invoice $21,151 $27,713 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,231
Model Year201720092009
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,350$29,964$31,872
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$27,444$29,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$21,151$27,713$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,331-2,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,151$25,382$26,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,591

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720092009
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,600$6,120$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,331-2,593

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length159.4 in179.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,251 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
49.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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