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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: $20,705

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $6,322

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,700 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,915 $24,330 $26,409
Universal garage door opener 350 82 82
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50 46 46
Cargo tray 80   75
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Universal garage door opener 291 54 54
Floor mats 104    
Cargo net 42 30 30
Cargo tray 67   46
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,110 1,520 1,228
Options (change) 964 1,071 842
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $20,705 $28,210 $30,118
Total Invoice $19,774 $26,096 $27,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year201820092009
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,705$28,210$30,118
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$22,940$24,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$19,774$26,096$27,946
Adjustments for Features0-4,875-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,774$21,221$22,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,580

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820092009
ModelRio5ForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Total Value of Features$2,175$7,445$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,875-5,145

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.6 in103.0 in
Length160.0 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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