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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: $17,185

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,495 $23,195 $26,995 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $16,395
Base Invoice $19,397 $21,869 $25,316 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $15,390
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432      
Bluetooth cell phone link 483            
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240 240 240  
USB port 401            
Alloy wheels 400            
Fog lights 374 374          
Rear spoiler 368 368   368 368    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100          
Floor mats             95
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324      
Bluetooth cell phone link 362            
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156 156 156  
USB port 301            
Alloy wheels 348            
Fog lights 243 243          
Rear spoiler 276 276   276 276    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65 65          
Floor mats             72
Options (change) 2,964 1,680 838 1,206 774 406 95
Options (change) 2,183 1,172 588 864 540 264 72
Destination 725 725 725 725 725 725 695
Total Price $24,184 $25,600 $28,558 $28,426 $29,494 $31,126 $17,185
Total Invoice $22,305 $23,766 $26,629 $26,403 $27,451 $29,073 $16,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,942
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-16
Total Price$24,184$25,600$28,558$28,426$29,494$31,126$17,185
Adjustments for Features-1,750-3,950-3,950-6,440-7,340-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,434$21,650$24,608$21,986$22,154$23,611$17,185
Cost Above Minimum$784$0$2,958$336$504$1,961$0
Total Invoice$22,305$23,766$26,629$26,403$27,451$29,073$16,157
Adjustments for Features-1,614-3,667-3,683-5,982-6,832-7,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,691$20,099$22,946$20,421$20,619$22,054$16,157
Cost Above Minimum$592$0$2,847$322$520$1,955$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic      $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio   $50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Metal pedals  $75  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats    $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$5,400$5,400$7,890$8,790$8,965$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$3,950$3,950$6,440$7,340$7,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,614-3,667-3,683-5,982-6,832-7,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112011
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.4 in
Length179.5 in158.5 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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