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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: $12,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,151

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,801 $30,887 $33,675
Universal garage door opener 350 120 120
Floor mats 120    
Cargo tray 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Universal garage door opener 291 78 78
Floor mats 97    
Cargo tray 67    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Options (change) 550 365 365
Options (change) 455 236 236
Destination 895 915 915
Total Price $22,350 $34,370 $37,370
Total Invoice $21,151 $32,038 $34,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,768
Model Year201720182018
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,350$34,370$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-8,710-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$25,660$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$21,151$32,038$34,826
Adjustments for Features0-8,119-8,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,151$23,919$26,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720182018
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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 release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$11,185$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,710$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,119-8,397

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length159.4 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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