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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: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $18,395
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $17,520
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo net 46 46 40
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo tray   75 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo net 30 30 32
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo tray   46 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,238 2,946 3,665
Options (change) 2,664 2,438 3,187
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $29,928 $31,836 $22,755
Total Invoice $27,689 $29,542 $21,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,262
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,928$31,836$22,755
Adjustments for Features-3,270-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,658$28,291$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$27,689$29,542$21,402
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,664$26,252$21,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,588$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,645$5,920$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,025-3,2900

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in170.9 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
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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