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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: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $5,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $26,495 $28,495 $14,280
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $24,857 $26,707 $13,550
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453 453 453  
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238 238  
Fog lights 374        
Rear spoiler 367 367      
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         85
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340 340 340  
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155 155  
Fog lights 243        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Floor mats         65
Options (change) 1,598 1,224 857 857 1,085
Options (change) 1,121 878 603 603 957
Destination 695 695 695 695 650
Total Price $22,588 $27,914 $28,047 $30,047 $16,015
Total Invoice $21,030 $25,928 $26,155 $28,005 $15,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,558
Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 680, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$22,588$27,914$28,047$30,047$16,015
Adjustments for Features-2,150-7,765-5,400-8,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,438$20,149$22,647$22,047$16,015
Cost Above Minimum$289$0$2,498$1,898$0
Total Invoice$21,030$25,928$26,155$28,005$15,157
Adjustments for Features-2,002-7,213-5,036-7,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,028$18,715$21,119$20,549$15,157
Cost Above Minimum$313$0$2,404$1,834$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25 $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,250$8,865$6,500$9,100$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$7,765$5,400$8,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,002-7,213-5,036-7,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.4 in
Length179.5 in158.1 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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