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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: $8,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelRio5Forester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $27,795
Universal garage door opener 350 120
Floor mats 120  
Cargo tray 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Universal garage door opener 291 78
Floor mats 97  
Cargo tray 67 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 550 1,554
Options (change) 455 1,137
Destination 895 1,050
Total Price $22,350 $30,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,085
Model Year20172021
ModelRio5Forester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,350$30,399
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$28,724

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelRio5Forester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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$4,475$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length159.4 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.8 ft376.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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