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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: $18,720

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $10,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072021
ModelSpectra5Forester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $27,795
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 700  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Sunroof 625  
4-speed automatic 935  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,100 609
Options (change) 1,920 432
Destination 625 1,050
Total Price $18,720 $29,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra5 SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,289
Model Year20072021
ModelSpectra5Forester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/60-17
Total Price$18,720$29,454
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,720$24,074

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072021
ModelSpectra5Forester
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,170$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072021
ModelSpectra5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft376.1 ft3

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