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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: $14,525

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $14,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,217

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $12,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,095 $29,895 $13,600
Base Invoice $25,407 $27,992 $13,335
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432  
Cargo tray 75   80
Floor mats     95
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324  
Cargo tray 46   60
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 673 598 175
Options (change) 478 432 132
Destination 775 775 750
Total Price $28,543 $31,268 $14,525
Total Invoice $26,660 $29,199 $14,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,924
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$28,543$31,268$14,525
Adjustments for Features-6,175-9,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,368$21,568$14,525
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$0
Total Invoice$26,660$29,199$14,217
Adjustments for Features-5,768-9,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,892$20,141$14,217
Cost Above Minimum$751$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,550$10,075$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$9,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,768-9,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in159.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,410 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 ft349.6 ft3

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