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Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelStingerStingerStingerForesterForester
TrimPremiumGT1GT22.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $43,250 $49,200 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,800 $40,570 $46,150 $24,330 $26,409
Cargo net 50 50 50 46 46
Cargo tray 95 95 95   75
Remote start 495 495 495 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Cargo cover       166 166
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Cargo net 42 42 42 30 30
Cargo tray 78 78 78   46
Remote start 410 410 410 324 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Cargo cover       108 108
Satellite radio       340 340
Navigation system       1,647 1,650
Options (change) 640 640 640 3,385 3,460
Options (change) 530 530 530 2,767 2,816
Destination 900 900 900 695 695
Total Price $38,640 $44,790 $50,740 $30,075 $32,350
Total Invoice $36,230 $42,000 $47,580 $27,792 $29,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,722
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelStingerStingerStingerForesterForester
TrimPremiumGT1GT22.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15720, 15140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,640$44,790$50,740$30,075$32,350
Adjustments for Features-1,830-3,080-7,5050-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,810$41,710$43,235$30,075$31,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$6,425$0$1,800
Total Invoice$36,230$42,000$47,580$27,792$29,920
Adjustments for Features-1,716-2,888-7,0380-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,514$39,112$40,542$27,792$29,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,598$6,028$0$1,689

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelStingerStingerStingerForesterForester
TrimPremiumGT1GT22.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge $75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,475$8,725$13,150$5,645$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$3,080$7,505$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,716-2,888-7,0380-439

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelStingerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in103.0 in
Length190.2 in179.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height55.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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