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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: $26,730 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $4,259 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,002 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $3,757 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $32,995 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $26,222 | $28,051 | $30,836 | $18,751 | $19,707 |
| Navigation system | 1,100 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | ||
| Cargo net | 87 | 87 | 87 | 50 | 50 |
| Rear bumper protector | 92 | 92 | 92 | 75 | 75 |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | 74 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | 198 | ||
| Remote start | 436 | 436 | 436 | 495 | 495 |
| UVO | 600 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |||
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Navigation system | 975 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | ||
| Cargo net | 56 | 56 | 56 | 42 | 42 |
| Rear bumper protector | 59 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 62 |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | 48 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | 128 | ||
| Remote start | 328 | 328 | 328 | 410 | 410 |
| UVO | 558 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |||
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,169 | 1,069 | 1,069 | 6,215 | 5,015 |
| Options (change) | 1,712 | 737 | 737 | 5,566 | 4,470 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $30,989 | $31,889 | $34,889 | $26,730 | $26,730 |
| Total Invoice | $28,759 | $29,613 | $32,398 | $25,142 | $25,002 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,414 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,916 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,989 | $31,889 | $34,889 | $26,730 | $26,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,720 | -2,920 | -3,120 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,269 | $28,969 | $31,769 | $25,855 | $26,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $700 | $3,500 | $0 | $875 |
| Total Invoice | $28,759 | $29,613 | $32,398 | $25,142 | $25,002 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,524 | -2,712 | -2,897 | -823 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,235 | $26,901 | $29,501 | $24,319 | $25,002 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $666 | $3,266 | $0 | $683 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $150 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,945 | $6,145 | $6,345 | $4,100 | $3,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,720 | $2,920 | $3,120 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,524 | -2,712 | -2,897 | -823 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 19% |
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