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Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,780

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $1,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $27,795
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80
Roof rack crossbars 360 181
Sunroof 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Eyesight Package   1,695
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo cover   172
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Remote start   455
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 44
Cargo tray 0 52
Roof rack crossbars 0 117
Sunroof 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Eyesight Package   1,412
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo cover   111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Remote start   341
Options (change) 1,615 2,949
Options (change) 0 2,269
Destination 1,175 1,050
Total Price $30,780 $31,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,306
Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,780$31,794
Adjustments for Features-4,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,530$31,794

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,125$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length172.0 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.8 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested172578%
Total Not Requested50022%

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