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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: $35,019

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,340

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelStingerStingerForesterForester
TrimGT1GT22.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,250 $49,200 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $40,570 $46,150 $29,243 $32,028
Advance Driver Assistance System Package 2,000      
Cargo tray 95 95    
Cargo net 50 50 90 90
Remote start 495 495 445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Cargo cover     182 182
Advance Driver Assistance System Package 1,826      
Cargo tray 78 78    
Cargo net 42 42 58 58
Remote start 410 410 333 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Cargo cover     118 118
Options (change) 2,640 640 2,849 2,849
Options (change) 2,356 530 2,222 2,222
Destination 900 900 875 875
Total Price $46,790 $50,740 $35,019 $38,019
Total Invoice $43,826 $47,580 $32,340 $35,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,465
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelStingerStingerForesterForester
TrimGT1GT22.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$46,790$50,740$35,019$38,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-1,060-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$48,815$33,959$36,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$2,700
Total Invoice$43,826$47,580$32,340$35,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-979-1,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,826$45,775$31,361$33,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0$2,508

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelStingerStingerForesterForester
TrimGT1GT22.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,825$7,960$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$1,060$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,805-979-1,256

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelStingerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in103.9 in
Length190.2 in180.9 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height55.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Stinger GT1

Advance Driver Assistance System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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