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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: $22,305

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,106

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $6,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $20,905
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $19,801
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio 432      
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 350
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio 324      
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 291
Cargo tray       67
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 3,044 2,412 2,044 550
Options (change) 2,390 1,900 1,624 455
Destination 725 725 725 850
Total Price $30,264 $31,132 $32,764 $22,305
Total Invoice $27,929 $28,811 $30,433 $21,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,359
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,264$31,132$32,764$22,305
Adjustments for Features-2,670-3,370-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,594$27,762$29,219$22,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$27,929$28,811$30,433$21,106
Adjustments for Features-2,464-3,119-3,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,465$25,692$27,140$21,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$1,675$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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 release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,620$6,320$6,495$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$3,370$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,464-3,119-3,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in159.4 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft349.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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