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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Seltos 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,780 Kia Seltos SX | ||||
| Difference: $3,477 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Seltos |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $27,990 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 68 | 50 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Remote start | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | 181 | 181 | 360 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | 53 | |
| Cargo tray | 80 | |||
| Floor mats | 130 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 295 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Remote start | 341 | 341 | 341 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | 34 | |
| Cargo tray | 0 | |||
| Floor mats | 0 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,947 | 1,002 | 1,002 | 1,615 |
| Options (change) | 3,192 | 694 | 694 | 0 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 1,175 |
| Total Price | $34,257 | $35,007 | $38,007 | $30,780 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Seltos
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,267 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,252 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Seltos |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,257 | $35,007 | $38,007 | $30,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | -960 | -1,260 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,057 | $34,047 | $36,747 | $30,780 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Seltos
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Seltos |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cyclist detection | $25 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle exit intervention | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,900 | $8,660 | $8,960 | $7,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $200 | $960 | $1,260 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -185 | -891 | -1,170 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Seltos
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Seltos |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 172.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 63.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,088 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 62.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 32% |
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