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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: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $17,700
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $16,880
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 840 798 2,295
Options (change) 592 564 2,072
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $28,160 $29,318 $20,745
Total Invoice $26,147 $27,305 $19,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,593
Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,160$29,318$20,745
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$29,318$20,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$0
Total Invoice$26,147$27,305$19,702
Adjustments for Features-9750-123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,172$27,305$19,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,133$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,370$5,320$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments-9750-123

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in159.3 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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