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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: $30,901

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $264

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $29,650
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $28,098
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 75
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 285
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       130
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 42
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 62
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 239
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Cargo tray       67
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 3,111 2,911 2,543 620
Options (change) 2,417 2,239 1,963 514
Destination 795 795 795 895
Total Price $30,901 $32,101 $33,333 $31,165
Total Invoice $28,518 $29,620 $30,842 $29,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $203
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4104hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,901$32,101$33,333$31,165
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,901$31,401$32,458$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$28,518$29,620$30,842$29,507
Adjustments for Features0-646-810-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,518$28,974$30,032$28,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$456$1,514$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$4,345$5,045$5,220$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-810-786

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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