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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: $27,430

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $3,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,062

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $2,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterNiroNiro
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,843 $30,370
iPod integration 223 223    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 75 75
Cargo cover 166 166    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo tray   75 80 80
Floor mats     135 135
iPod integration 145 145    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 51 62 62
Cargo cover 108 108    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Cargo tray   46 67 67
Floor mats     108 108
Options (change) 3,986 3,694 340 340
Options (change) 3,194 2,968 279 279
Destination 695 695 940 940
Total Price $30,676 $32,584 $27,430 $33,280
Total Invoice $28,219 $30,072 $26,062 $31,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterNiroNiro
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$30,676$32,584$27,430$33,280
Adjustments for Features-2,870-3,1450-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,806$29,439$27,430$26,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$600$0
Total Invoice$28,219$30,072$26,062$31,589
Adjustments for Features-2,640-2,9030-6,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,579$27,169$26,062$25,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$595$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterNiroNiro
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,345$7,620$4,475$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$3,145$0$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,640-2,9030-6,122

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in171.5 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft354.5 ft3

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