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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: $23,980 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $4,068 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,710 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $3,260 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $18,751 | $19,707 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 50 | 50 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | ||
| UVO | 600 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 42 | 42 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | ||
| UVO | 558 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||
| Options (change) | 528 | 669 | 3,465 | 2,465 |
| Options (change) | 344 | 435 | 3,134 | 2,214 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,048 | $29,189 | $23,980 | $24,180 |
| Total Invoice | $25,970 | $27,065 | $22,710 | $22,746 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,348 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,545 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,048 | $29,189 | $23,980 | $24,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -1,180 | -230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,148 | $29,189 | $22,800 | $23,950 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $1,150 |
| Total Invoice | $25,970 | $27,065 | $22,710 | $22,746 |
| Adjustments for Features | -833 | 0 | -1,118 | -216 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,137 | $27,065 | $21,592 | $22,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,928 | $0 | $938 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,695 | $4,795 | $5,975 | $5,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $1,180 | $230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -833 | 0 | -1,118 | -216 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 28% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 22% |
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