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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: $9,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $8,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,700 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $17,915 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Universal garage door opener 350 76 76 76 76
Floor mats 130        
Cargo tray 80 75      
Cargo net 50 90 90 90 90
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199 199
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386      
Universal garage door opener 291 49 49 49 49
Floor mats 104        
Cargo tray 67 46      
Cargo net 42 58 58 58 58
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129 129
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289      
Options (change) 1,110 1,008 547 547 547
Options (change) 964 689 354 354 354
Destination 895 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,705 $31,053 $30,192 $32,192 $35,192
Total Invoice $19,774 $28,871 $28,159 $29,989 $32,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,141
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,705$31,053$30,192$32,192$35,192
Adjustments for Features0-5,445-6,695-7,655-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$25,608$23,497$24,537$27,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$19,774$28,871$28,159$29,989$32,773
Adjustments for Features0-5,062-6,244-7,131-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,774$23,809$21,915$22,858$25,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,894$0$943$3,543

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRio5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100
CVT  $1000$1000 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$6,870$8,120$9,080$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,445$6,695$7,655$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,062-6,244-7,131-7,315

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
ModelRio5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.6 in103.9 in
Length160.0 in180.9 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

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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