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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: $36,441

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $10,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelStingerStingerForester
TrimGT1GT2Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $43,250 $49,200 $34,295
Advance Driver Assistance System Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 95 95  
Remote start 495 495 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Advance Driver Assistance System Package 1,826    
Cargo net 42 42 44
Cargo tray 78 78  
Remote start 410 410 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 2,640 640 1,171
Options (change) 2,356 530 804
Destination 900 900 975
Total Price $46,790 $50,740 $36,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,104
Model Year201820182019
ModelStingerStingerForester
TrimGT1GT2Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$46,790$50,740$36,441
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$48,815$35,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182019
ModelStingerStingerForester
TrimGT1GT2Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $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
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,825$8,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,805-57

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182019
ModelStingerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in105.1 in
Length190.2 in182.1 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height55.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft376.1 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 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%

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