Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2016 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,538

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $18,395
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $17,520
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo tray     75
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 471 471 3,665
Options (change) 305 305 3,187
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $32,116 $35,116 $22,755
Total Invoice $29,940 $32,724 $21,402

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,639
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,116$35,116$22,755
Adjustments for Features-5,255-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,861$29,661$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,940$32,724$21,402
Adjustments for Features-4,899-5,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,041$27,641$21,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterForte
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,455$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,899-5,0830

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in170.9 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft30.0 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.