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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: $27,420 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $5,312 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,780 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $4,603 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $28,785 | $31,569 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | ||
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 50 | 50 |
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | 95 | 75 | 75 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | 350 | |
| Remote start | 445 | 445 | 495 | 495 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | ||
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | ||
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 42 | 42 |
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | 291 | |
| Remote start | 333 | 333 | 410 | 410 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | ||
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,087 | 1,087 | 4,425 | 4,775 |
| Options (change) | 748 | 748 | 3,919 | 4,210 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $32,732 | $35,732 | $27,420 | $29,470 |
| Total Invoice | $30,383 | $33,167 | $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: $3,332 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,765 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,732 | $35,732 | $27,420 | $29,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,980 | -2,180 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,752 | $33,552 | $27,420 | $29,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $1,775 |
| Total Invoice | $30,383 | $33,167 | $25,780 | $27,527 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,838 | -2,024 | 0 | -257 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,545 | $31,143 | $25,780 | $27,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,598 | $0 | $1,490 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $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 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,355 | $6,555 | $4,375 | $4,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,980 | $2,180 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,838 | -2,024 | 0 | -257 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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. | 2,929 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 | 53.8 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
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 43% |
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