Kia Spectra5 Kia Spectra5 2007 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,720

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $11,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,565

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $10,716

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015201520152015
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $14,955 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289      
Options (change) 1,100 568 182 182 182
Options (change) 985 407 118 118 118
Destination 625 850 850 850 850
Total Price $17,720 $29,913 $29,127 $31,127 $34,127
Total Invoice $16,565 $27,947 $27,281 $29,112 $31,895

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Spectra5 dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,303
Model Year20072015201520152015
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$17,720$29,913$29,127$31,127$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-6,625-7,915-8,865-9,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,720$23,288$21,212$22,262$25,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,076$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$16,565$27,947$27,281$29,112$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,190-7,413-8,291-8,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,565$21,757$19,868$20,821$23,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,889$0$953$3,555

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015201520152015
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100
CVT  $1000$1000 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,200$7,825$9,115$10,065$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,625$7,915$8,865$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,190-7,413-8,291-8,472

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015
ModelSpectra5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft374.7 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.