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Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,995

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $11,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $10,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelSpectra5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSX2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $14,955 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Remote start 250 436 436 436 436
Sunroof 700        
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182
Fog lights   381      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Remote start 215 328 328 328 328
Sunroof 625        
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118
Fog lights   285      
Options (change) 1,350 999 618 618 618
Options (change) 1,200 731 446 446 446
Destination 650 825 825 825 825
Total Price $17,995 $29,819 $29,438 $31,438 $34,438
Total Invoice $16,805 $27,788 $27,493 $29,322 $32,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,203
Model Year20082014201420142014
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)205/50-16225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$17,995$29,819$29,438$31,438$34,438
Adjustments for Features0-6,475-8,015-9,165-9,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$23,344$21,423$22,273$25,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,921$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$16,805$27,788$27,493$29,322$32,107
Adjustments for Features0-6,034-7,485-8,548-8,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$21,754$20,008$20,774$23,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,746$0$766$3,368

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014201420142014
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
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
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 
App support   $0$0
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
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$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$1,300$7,775$9,315$10,465$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475$8,015$9,165$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,034-7,485-8,548-8,731

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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

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