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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: $20,705

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $7,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $18,700
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $17,915
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio 432      
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 350
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio 324      
Cargo net 31 31 31 42
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 291
Cargo tray       67
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 1,292 860 492 1,110
Options (change) 920 596 320 964
Destination 725 725 725 895
Total Price $28,512 $29,580 $31,212 $20,705
Total Invoice $26,459 $27,507 $29,129 $19,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,026
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$28,512$29,580$31,212$20,705
Adjustments for Features-5,020-5,920-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,492$23,660$25,117$20,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$26,459$27,507$29,129$19,774
Adjustments for Features-4,659-5,505-5,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,800$22,002$23,441$19,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$202$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2011201120112018
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Total Value of Features$6,795$7,695$7,870$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$5,920$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,659-5,505-5,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.6 in
Length179.5 in160.0 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft332.8 ft3

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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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