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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: $7,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,151

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,801 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Universal garage door opener 350 93 93 93
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Navigation system   1,800 1,600 1,600
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432    
Universal garage door opener 291 61 61 61
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Navigation system   1,501 1,335 1,335
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 550 3,044 2,412 2,044
Options (change) 455 2,390 1,900 1,624
Destination 895 725 725 725
Total Price $22,350 $30,264 $31,132 $32,764
Total Invoice $21,151 $27,929 $28,811 $30,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,314
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,350$30,264$31,132$32,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,670-3,370-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$27,594$27,762$29,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$21,151$27,929$28,811$30,433
Adjustments for Features0-2,464-3,119-3,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,151$25,465$25,692$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$227$1,675

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$2,950$5,620$6,320$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,670$3,370$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,464-3,119-3,293

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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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