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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: $20,800

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $3,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,852

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $2,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $18,700
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $17,915
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445  
Premium Package 1,500      
Cargo net 46 46 46 50
Cargo tray 75 75 75 80
Universal garage door opener 87   87 350
Cargo mat       95
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334  
Premium Package 1,338      
Cargo net 30 30 30 42
Cargo tray 46 46 46 67
Universal garage door opener 56   56 291
Cargo mat       78
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 2,689 919 1,189 1,205
Options (change) 2,153 640 815 1,042
Destination 645 645 645 895
Total Price $24,529 $28,259 $29,729 $20,800
Total Invoice $22,813 $26,215 $27,576 $19,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,096
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,529$28,259$29,729$20,800
Adjustments for Features-2,005-3,745-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,524$24,514$26,599$20,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,813$26,215$27,576$19,852
Adjustments for Features-1,865-3,474-2,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,948$22,741$24,673$19,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,793$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 $40
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Total Value of Features$5,695$7,435$6,820$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$3,745$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,865-3,474-2,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.6 in
Length176.6 in160.0 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested72521%
Total Not Requested280079%

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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