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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: $15,445

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,616

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,995 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $13,750
Base Invoice $20,811 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $13,045
Fog lights 381 381 381        
Alloy wheels 792            
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182 182  
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             70
Fog lights 285 285 285        
Alloy wheels 577            
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118 118  
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Floor mats             54
Options (change) 1,355 563 563 182 182 182 1,070
Options (change) 980 403 403 118 118 118 946
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825 625
Total Price $24,175 $24,883 $29,383 $29,002 $31,002 $34,002 $15,445
Total Invoice $22,616 $23,404 $27,460 $27,165 $28,994 $31,779 $14,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,988
Model Year2014201420142014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,175$24,883$29,383$29,002$31,002$34,002$15,445
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,525-7,600-9,140-10,290-10,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,750$20,358$21,783$19,862$20,712$23,512$15,445
Cost Above Minimum$888$496$1,921$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$22,616$23,404$27,460$27,165$28,994$31,779$14,616
Adjustments for Features-3,204-4,256-7,103-8,561-9,624-9,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,412$19,148$20,357$18,604$19,370$21,975$14,616
Cost Above Minimum$808$544$1,753$0$766$3,371$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2014201420142014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100 
CVT   $1000$1000  
5-speed manual      $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0 
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$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    $25
Heated mirrors   $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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,250$8,325$9,865$11,015$11,215$725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,525$7,600$9,140$10,290$10,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,204-4,256-7,103-8,561-9,624-9,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length180.9 in158.1 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft349.6 ft3

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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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