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Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,925

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $6,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $14,980 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Remote start 250 432 432 432
Sunroof 700      
Premium Package   2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98    
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238 238
Rear spoiler   367 367  
Fog lights   374    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Remote start 215 324 324 324
Sunroof 625      
Premium Package   2,258    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64    
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155 155
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 1,350 4,175 1,203 836
Options (change) 1,200 3,427 862 587
Destination 580 695 695 695
Total Price $17,925 $24,865 $27,893 $29,726
Total Invoice $16,760 $23,060 $25,887 $27,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,733
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,925$24,865$27,893$29,726
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-6,890-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$21,315$21,003$22,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0$1,673
Total Invoice$16,760$23,060$25,887$27,691
Adjustments for Features0-3,292-6,394-6,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$19,768$19,493$21,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$1,631

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,400$4,950$8,290$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$6,890$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,292-6,394-6,567

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelSpectra5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in103.0 in
Length170.9 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35013%
Total Not Requested230087%

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