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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: $25,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $18,759 $19,717
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 75 75
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Remote start 432 432 495 495
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo tray   75 80 80
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Floor mats     115 115
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 51 62 62
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Remote start 324 324 410 410
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo tray   46 67 67
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 3,830 3,538 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 3,093 2,867 4,822 4,284
Destination 695 695 800 800
Total Price $30,520 $32,428 $25,915 $26,515
Total Invoice $28,118 $29,971 $24,381 $24,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,482
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,520$32,428$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,445-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$30,983$25,040$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$1,475
Total Invoice$28,118$29,971$24,381$24,801
Adjustments for Features-1,078-1,336-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,040$28,635$23,558$24,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$0$1,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,295$5,570$5,000$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$1,445$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,078-1,336-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested92526%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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