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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: $27,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $20,966 $22,422
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo net 48 48 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 75 75
Universal garage door opener 93 93   350
Remote start 432 432 495 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo net 31 31 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 51 62 62
Universal garage door opener 61 61   291
Remote start 324 324 410 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 2,370 2,002 4,425 4,775
Options (change) 1,859 1,583 3,919 4,210
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $31,040 $32,672 $27,420 $29,470
Total Invoice $28,728 $30,350 $25,780 $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: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,004
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,040$32,672$27,420$29,470
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,1950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$31,477$27,420$29,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$1,775
Total Invoice$28,728$30,350$25,780$27,527
Adjustments for Features-944-1,1100-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,784$29,240$25,780$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,456$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,070$5,245$4,050$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,195$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-944-1,1100-257

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested320075%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested310075%
Total Not Requested105025%

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