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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: $26,555

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,972

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $19,367 $19,811
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo net 48 48 48 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 75 75
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Remote start 432 432 432 495 495
Premium Tech Package       4,500 4,200
Cargo tray       80 80
Floor mats       115 115
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo net 31 31 31 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 62 62
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Remote start 324 324 324 410 410
Premium Tech Package       4,081 3,863
Cargo tray       67 67
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 2,570 2,370 2,002 5,315 5,015
Options (change) 2,037 1,859 1,583 4,755 4,537
Destination 795 795 795 850 850
Total Price $30,360 $31,560 $32,792 $26,555 $26,855
Total Invoice $28,138 $29,240 $30,462 $24,972 $25,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,360$31,560$32,792$26,555$26,855
Adjustments for Features-1,995-2,695-2,870-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$28,865$29,922$26,380$26,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0$475
Total Invoice$28,138$29,240$30,462$24,972$25,198
Adjustments for Features-1,849-2,497-2,666-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,289$26,743$27,796$24,807$25,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$454$1,507$0$391

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForteForte
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
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$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,245$5,945$6,120$3,425$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$2,695$2,870$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,849-2,497-2,666-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Heated second row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested347583%
Total Not Requested72517%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested382583%
Total Not Requested80017%

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