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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,800
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,860
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 32
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 961 1,102 1,865
Options (change) 668 759 1,617
Destination 645 645 775
Total Price $28,301 $29,642 $22,440
Total Invoice $26,243 $27,520 $21,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,243
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,301$29,642$22,440
Adjustments for Features-1,885-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,416$28,497$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0
Total Invoice$26,243$27,520$21,252
Adjustments for Features-1,748-1,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,495$26,457$21,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,962$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,260$5,520$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,748-1,0630

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in170.9 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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