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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: $30,485

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $1,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
ModelSeltosForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $27,995 $29,995
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50 48 48
Cargo tray 80    
Roof rack crossbars 360    
Sunroof 700    
Rugged Package   887 887
Cargo cover   166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Rear spoiler   368  
Remote start   432 432
Navigation system   1,600 1,600
Floor mats 0    
Cargo net 0 31 31
Cargo tray 0    
Roof rack crossbars 0    
Sunroof 0    
Rugged Package   608 608
Cargo cover   108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Rear spoiler   276  
Remote start   324 324
Navigation system   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 1,320 3,686 3,318
Options (change) 0 2,802 2,526
Destination 1,175 725 725
Total Price $30,485 $32,406 $34,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,696
Model Year202120112011
ModelSeltosForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,485$32,406$34,038
Adjustments for Features-4,0900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$32,406$33,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120112011
ModelSeltosForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,600$6,510$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1580-161

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212011
ModelSeltosForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length172.0 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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