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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: $15,605

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720072008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $13,870
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $13,160
Alloy wheels 659 659        
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353 353  
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Floor mats           85
Alloy wheels 495 495        
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230 230  
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Floor mats           65
Options (change) 1,012 1,012 353 353 353 1,085
Options (change) 725 725 230 230 230 957
Destination 625 625 625 625 625 650
Total Price $22,832 $23,332 $27,673 $26,973 $28,873 $15,605
Total Invoice $21,365 $21,825 $25,785 $25,235 $26,971 $14,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,798
Model Year200720072007200720072008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$22,832$23,332$27,673$26,973$28,873$15,605
Adjustments for Features-1,800-2,125-6,675-4,175-5,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,032$21,207$20,998$22,798$23,223$15,605
Cost Above Minimum$34$209$0$1,800$2,225$0
Total Invoice$21,365$21,825$25,785$25,235$26,971$14,767
Adjustments for Features-1,684-1,988-6,220-3,906-5,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,681$19,837$19,565$21,329$21,693$14,767
Cost Above Minimum$116$272$0$1,764$2,128$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200720072007200720072008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic  $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Compass  $0   
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200   
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,300$7,850$5,350$6,825$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$2,125$6,675$4,175$5,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,684-1,988-6,220-3,906-5,2780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.4 in
Length176.6 in158.1 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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