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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: $33,065

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $1,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $29,650
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $28,098
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Cargo net 87 87 50
Rear bumper protector 92 92 75
Door sill trim plates 36 36  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 285
AC power outlet 409 409  
Advanced Technology Package     1,900
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     130
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Cargo net 56 56 42
Rear bumper protector 59 59 62
Door sill trim plates 23 23  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 239
AC power outlet 306 306  
Advanced Technology Package     1,747
Cargo tray     67
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 3,405 3,405 2,520
Options (change) 2,766 2,766 2,261
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $34,225 $37,225 $33,065
Total Invoice $31,642 $34,427 $31,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139
Model Year201420142017
ModelForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4104hp I4 H
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)225/60-17225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,225$37,225$33,065
Adjustments for Features-570-7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,655$36,455$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,642$34,427$31,254
Adjustments for Features-527-7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,115$33,715$31,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201420142017
ModelForesterForesterNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
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 
Surround sound  $250
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
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,570$5,770$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-527-7120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,297 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 Room0.0 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 Room0.0 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested185096%
Total Not Requested754%

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