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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $9,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $14,955 $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Remote start 250 432 432 432 432
Sunroof 700        
Plus Package   100      
All Weather Package   500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100      
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Remote start 215 324 324 324 324
Sunroof 625        
Plus Package   99      
All Weather Package   417      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65      
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Options (change) 1,350 1,906 1,206 1,206 838
Options (change) 1,200 1,445 864 864 588
Destination 650 795 795 795 795
Total Price $17,995 $26,996 $28,996 $30,396 $31,628
Total Invoice $16,805 $25,110 $26,965 $28,245 $29,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,939
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,995$26,996$28,996$30,396$31,628
Adjustments for Features0-4,500-6,690-7,590-7,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$22,496$22,306$22,806$23,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$16,805$25,110$26,965$28,245$29,467
Adjustments for Features0-4,186-6,221-7,053-7,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$20,924$20,744$21,192$22,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$448$1,489

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
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    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
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
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$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    
Total Value of Features$1,325$5,825$8,015$8,915$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500$6,690$7,590$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,186-6,221-7,053-7,234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelSpectra5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in169.5 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

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

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