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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: $15,400

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,571

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
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 $21,295 $24,295 $27,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $13,750
Base Invoice $20,166 $22,870 $25,591 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $13,045
Fog lights 374            
Alloy wheels 400            
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368   368 368    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240 240 240  
Plus Package   100          
All Weather Package   500          
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             70
Fog lights 243            
Alloy wheels 348            
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276   276 276    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156 156 156  
Plus Package   99          
All Weather Package   417          
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Floor mats             54
Options (change) 1,548 1,374 406 774 774 406 1,070
Options (change) 1,131 1,056 264 540 540 264 946
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 580
Total Price $23,638 $26,464 $28,496 $28,564 $29,964 $31,196 $15,400
Total Invoice $22,092 $24,721 $26,650 $26,641 $27,921 $29,143 $14,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,507
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
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
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4T4M5
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)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$23,638$26,464$28,496$28,564$29,964$31,196$15,400
Adjustments for Features-3,225-5,600-5,250-7,815-8,715-8,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,413$20,864$23,246$20,749$21,249$22,381$15,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$2,833$336$836$1,968$0
Total Invoice$22,092$24,721$26,650$26,641$27,921$29,143$14,571
Adjustments for Features-3,014-5,231-4,910-7,289-8,121-8,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,078$19,490$21,740$19,352$19,800$20,908$14,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$2,662$274$722$1,830$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
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    $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50 $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25$25$25
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 
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$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
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$3,650$6,025$5,675$8,240$9,140$9,240$425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$5,600$5,250$7,815$8,715$8,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,014-5,231-4,910-7,289-8,121-8,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.4 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

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?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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