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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,157

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $3,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,353

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $2,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $34,500
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $32,744
Cargo net 68 68 50
Rear bumper protector 98 98 75
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Floor mats     135
Cargo net 44 44 42
Rear bumper protector 63 63 62
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Floor mats     108
Options (change) 464 464 260
Options (change) 299 299 212
Destination 915 915 940
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,543
Total Price $34,469 $37,469 $31,157
Total Invoice $32,101 $34,889 $29,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $373
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4104hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/60-16
Total Price$34,469$37,469$31,157
Adjustments for Features-2,550-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,919$34,619$31,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,101$34,889$29,353
Adjustments for Features-2,375-2,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,726$32,235$29,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,600$6,900$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,375-2,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in171.5 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft354.5 ft3

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