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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: $15,605

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,795 $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $13,870
Base Invoice $21,547 $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $13,160
Cargo cover 172 172 172        
Fog lights 382 382 382        
Alloy wheels 600            
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             85
Cargo cover 111 111 111        
Fog lights 286 286 286        
Alloy wheels 500            
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Floor mats             65
Options (change) 1,154 554 554 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 897 397 397 0 0 0 957
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 915 650
Total Price $24,864 $27,164 $30,964 $30,310 $34,005 $37,005 $15,605
Total Invoice $23,359 $25,527 $28,919 $28,420 $31,802 $34,590 $14,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
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)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,864$27,164$30,964$30,310$34,005$37,005$15,605
Adjustments for Features-3,700-6,555-8,580-9,970-14,755-15,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,164$20,609$22,384$20,340$19,250$21,950$15,605
Cost Above Minimum$1,914$1,359$3,134$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$23,359$25,527$28,919$28,420$31,802$34,590$14,767
Adjustments for Features-3,476-6,160-8,013-9,348-13,799-14,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,883$19,367$20,906$19,072$18,003$20,518$14,767
Cost Above Minimum$1,880$1,364$2,903$1,069$0$2,515$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25 
PIN Code Access    $10$10 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350 
Proximity key    $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Backup collision intervention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Lane sway warning    $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Traction control$100$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$25 
Roof rails$250$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$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25$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$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$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$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200 
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 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    $25
Heated mirrors  $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$150 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $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
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$4,520$7,375$9,400$10,790$15,575$15,875$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$6,555$8,580$9,970$14,755$15,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,476-6,160-8,013-9,348-13,799-14,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,323 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 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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