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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: $7,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $6,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,700 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,915 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Universal garage door opener 350 93 93 93
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 50 48 48 48
Cargo tray 80      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Universal garage door opener 291 61 61 61
Floor mats 104      
Cargo net 42 31 31 31
Cargo tray 67      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 1,110 1,292 1,292 924
Options (change) 964 920 920 644
Destination 895 775 775 775
Total Price $20,705 $28,662 $29,962 $31,594
Total Invoice $19,774 $26,600 $27,789 $29,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,121
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,705$28,662$29,962$31,594
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-5,970-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$23,592$23,992$25,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$19,774$26,600$27,789$29,411
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-5,537-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,774$21,895$22,252$23,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$357$1,796

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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
Total Value of Features$1,775$6,845$7,745$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$5,970$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,705-5,537-5,720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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