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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: $33,015

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,218

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterNiroNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $24,843 $30,370
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Cargo net 90 90 50 50
Rear bumper protector 95 95 75 75
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 285 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
AC power outlet 415 415    
Premium Package     5,300  
Floor mats     135 135
Cargo tray     80 80
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Cargo net 58 58 42 42
Rear bumper protector 61 61 62 62
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 239 239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
AC power outlet 311 311    
Premium Package     4,917  
Floor mats     108 108
Cargo tray     67 67
Options (change) 3,113 3,113 5,925 625
Options (change) 2,456 2,456 5,435 518
Destination 850 850 940 940
Total Price $34,058 $37,058 $33,015 $33,565
Total Invoice $31,450 $34,233 $31,218 $31,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $387
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterNiroNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$34,058$37,058$33,015$33,565
Adjustments for Features-670-8700-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,388$36,188$33,015$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$200
Total Invoice$31,450$34,233$31,218$31,828
Adjustments for Features-619-8040-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,831$33,429$31,218$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$278

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterNiroNiro
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
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  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $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  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,070$5,200$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$870$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-619-8040-332

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20152018
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested457571%
Total Not Requested187529%

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