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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,770 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $7,221 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,071 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $6,415 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 98 | 75 | 75 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 350 | 350 |
| Remote start | 455 | 455 | 495 | 495 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | ||
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 291 | 291 |
| Remote start | 341 | 341 | 410 | 410 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | ||
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 986 | 986 | 4,775 | 4,775 |
| Options (change) | 684 | 684 | 4,210 | 4,210 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $34,991 | $37,991 | $27,770 | $29,470 |
| Total Invoice | $32,486 | $35,274 | $26,071 | $27,527 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $986 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,991 | $37,991 | $27,770 | $29,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,235 | -6,535 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,756 | $31,456 | $27,770 | $29,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Total Invoice | $32,486 | $35,274 | $26,071 | $27,527 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,789 | -6,068 | 0 | -257 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,697 | $29,206 | $26,071 | $27,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $1,199 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,760 | $10,060 | $3,525 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,235 | $6,535 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,789 | -6,068 | 0 | -257 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3850 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3750 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 10% |
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