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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,255 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $8,924 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $8,152 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $32,995 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $26,222 | $28,051 | $30,836 | $16,660 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | 198 | 180 |
| Cargo net | 87 | 87 | 87 | 40 |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | 74 | 70 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||
| Cargo tray | 75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | 128 | 145 |
| Cargo net | 56 | 56 | 56 | 32 |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | 48 | 55 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | |||
| Sunroof | 610 | |||
| Cargo tray | 60 | |||
| Options (change) | 359 | 359 | 359 | 2,065 |
| Options (change) | 232 | 232 | 232 | 1,772 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 695 |
| Total Price | $29,179 | $31,179 | $34,179 | $20,255 |
| Total Invoice | $27,279 | $29,108 | $31,893 | $19,127 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,299 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,893 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $29,179 | $31,179 | $34,179 | $20,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,625 | -6,775 | -6,975 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,554 | $24,404 | $27,204 | $20,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $850 | $3,650 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $27,279 | $29,108 | $31,893 | $19,127 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,259 | -6,325 | -6,508 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,020 | $22,783 | $25,385 | $19,127 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $763 | $3,365 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,300 | $8,450 | $8,650 | $1,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,625 | $6,775 | $6,975 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,259 | -6,325 | -6,508 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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