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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: $3,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201820182018
ModelSeltosForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 50 68 68 68
Cargo tray 80      
Roof rack crossbars 360 181 181 181
Sunroof 700      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Remote start   455 455 455
Floor mats 0      
Cargo net 0 44 44 44
Cargo tray 0      
Roof rack crossbars 0 117 117 117
Sunroof 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 1,615 3,947 1,002 1,002
Options (change) 0 3,192 694 694
Destination 1,175 915 915 915
Total Price $30,780 $34,257 $35,007 $38,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,252
Model Year2021201820182018
ModelSeltosForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,780$34,257$35,007$38,007
Adjustments for Features0-200-960-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,780$34,057$34,047$36,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021201820182018
ModelSeltosForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cyclist detection$25   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Vehicle exit intervention$25   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,700$7,900$8,660$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$960$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-891-1,170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length172.0 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested297568%
Total Not Requested140032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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