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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: $15,570

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $11,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,982

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $10,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $13,895 $15,195
Base Invoice $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $13,430 $14,270
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53            
Fog lights 386 386          
Value Package           600  
195/55HR15           285  
Floor mats           95 95
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34            
Fog lights 289 289          
Value Package           535  
195/55HR15           250  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 621 568 182 182 182 980 95
Options (change) 441 407 118 118 118 857 72
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $26,766 $30,613 $29,827 $31,827 $34,827 $15,570 $15,985
Total Invoice $25,139 $28,589 $27,923 $29,753 $32,537 $14,982 $15,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,613
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$26,766$30,613$29,827$31,827$34,827$15,570$15,985
Adjustments for Features-5,925-8,125-9,415-10,375-10,5750-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,841$22,488$20,412$21,452$24,252$15,570$15,410
Cost Above Minimum$429$2,076$0$1,040$3,840$160$0
Total Invoice$25,139$28,589$27,923$29,753$32,537$14,982$15,037
Adjustments for Features-5,565-7,588-8,814-9,699-9,8800-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,574$21,001$19,109$20,054$22,657$14,982$14,496
Cost Above Minimum$465$1,892$0$945$3,548$486$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000   
5-speed manual     $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250  
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
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$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  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$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$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$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$50
Metal pedals      $75
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$6,325$8,525$9,815$10,775$10,975$400$975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$8,125$9,415$10,375$10,575$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,565-7,588-8,814-9,699-9,8800-541

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length180.9 in158.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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