Kia Rio5 Kia Rio5 2017 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,350

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,151

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,160

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $19,801 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Universal garage door opener 350 93 93 93
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Universal garage door opener 291 61 61 61
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 550 2,012 1,812 1,444
Options (change) 455 1,631 1,453 1,177
Destination 895 775 775 775
Total Price $22,350 $29,382 $30,482 $32,114
Total Invoice $21,151 $27,311 $28,322 $29,944

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Rio5 dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,516
Model Year2017201220122012
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)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,350$29,382$30,482$32,114
Adjustments for Features0-2,845-3,545-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$26,537$26,937$28,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$21,151$27,311$28,322$29,944
Adjustments for Features0-2,644-3,294-3,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,151$24,667$25,028$26,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$1,808

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201220122012
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   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$2,825$5,670$6,370$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,845$3,545$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,644-3,294-3,469

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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

Return to top

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.