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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: $21,810

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,679

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $18,290
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $17,349
Navigation system 1,100      
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Premium Package       2,500
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       115
Navigation system 975      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Premium Package       2,345
Cargo tray       67
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 1,282 182 182 2,695
Options (change) 1,093 118 118 2,505
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,102 $31,002 $34,002 $21,810
Total Invoice $28,140 $28,994 $31,779 $20,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,586
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,102$31,002$34,002$21,810
Adjustments for Features-4,145-4,345-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,957$26,657$29,457$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,140$28,994$31,779$20,679
Adjustments for Features-3,875-4,064-4,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,265$24,930$27,531$20,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,845$7,045$7,245$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$4,345$4,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,875-4,064-4,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in159.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested272592%
Total Not Requested2508%

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