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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,705

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $6,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $6,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,695 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $18,700
Base Invoice $24,215 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $17,915
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 245  
Cargo cover 172        
Cargo net 68 68 68 68 50
Cargo tray 80       80
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 120 350
Fog lights 382        
Floor mats         130
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 158  
Cargo cover 111        
Cargo net 44 44 44 44 42
Cargo tray 52       67
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 78 291
Fog lights 286        
Floor mats         104
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Options (change) 1,067 433 433 433 1,110
Options (change) 729 280 280 280 964
Destination 915 915 915 915 895
Total Price $27,677 $30,743 $34,438 $37,438 $20,705
Total Invoice $25,859 $28,700 $32,082 $34,870 $19,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,259
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18185/65-15
Total Price$27,677$30,743$34,438$37,438$20,705
Adjustments for Features-3,700-7,075-11,860-12,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,977$23,668$22,578$25,278$20,705
Cost Above Minimum$1,399$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$25,859$28,700$32,082$34,870$19,774
Adjustments for Features-3,457-6,605-11,049-11,3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,402$22,095$21,033$23,544$19,774
Cost Above Minimum$1,369$1,062$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
CVT $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access  $10$10 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$8,850$13,635$13,935$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$7,075$11,860$12,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,457-6,605-11,049-11,3260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.6 in
Length180.9 in160.0 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height66.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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