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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: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $10,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $24,032 $27,424 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $14,570 $15,390
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53            
Fog lights 386 386          
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats           95 95
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34            
Fog lights 289 289          
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 621 568 182 182 182 1,145 95
Options (change) 441 407 118 118 118 997 72
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $26,991 $30,738 $30,252 $32,352 $35,352 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $25,348 $28,706 $28,314 $30,236 $33,021 $16,262 $16,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,241
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
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-8A4A4
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$26,991$30,738$30,252$32,352$35,352$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-5,605-7,605-8,995-11,105-11,3050-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,386$23,133$21,257$21,247$24,047$16,935$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$139$1,886$10$0$2,800$325$0
Total Invoice$25,348$28,706$28,314$30,236$33,021$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-5,264-7,102-8,419-10,379-10,5600-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,084$21,604$19,895$19,857$22,461$16,262$15,616
Cost Above Minimum$227$1,747$38$0$2,604$646$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
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   
4-speed automatic     $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100  
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$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 $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  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200  
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$6,825$8,825$10,215$12,325$12,525$1,220$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$7,605$8,995$11,105$11,305$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,264-7,102-8,419-10,379-10,5600-541

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20172011
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 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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