Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2016 Kia Rio5 Kia Rio5 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,825

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $11,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,762

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,991

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $17,700
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $16,880
Cargo cover 182 182  
Premium Package     2,200
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     95
Cargo cover 118 118  
Premium Package     2,000
Cargo tray     60
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 182 182 2,375
Options (change) 118 118 2,132
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $31,827 $34,827 $20,825
Total Invoice $29,753 $32,537 $19,762

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Kia Rio5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,639
Model Year201620162012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,827$34,827$20,825
Adjustments for Features-4,655-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,172$29,972$20,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,753$32,537$19,762
Adjustments for Features-4,352-4,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,401$28,001$19,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201620162012
ModelForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,655$7,855$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,352-4,5360

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20162012
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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested72524%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.