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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,795

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,565

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $5,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $16,695
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $15,610
Premium Package 2,350      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof       750
Premium Package 2,117      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
CD changer, in-dash       270
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Sunroof       675
Options (change) 2,745 395 353 1,450
Options (change) 2,375 258 230 1,305
Destination 625 625 625 650
Total Price $25,165 $27,915 $28,873 $18,795
Total Invoice $23,452 $25,884 $26,860 $17,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,905
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$25,165$27,915$28,873$18,795
Adjustments for Features-3,200-5,250-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,965$22,665$24,673$18,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,708$0
Total Invoice$23,452$25,884$26,860$17,565
Adjustments for Features-2,982-4,868-3,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,470$21,016$22,953$17,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$2,483$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic $800  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass $0  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,900$6,950$5,900$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$5,250$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,982-4,868-3,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.8 in
Length176.6 in171.3 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,845 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft352.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested87526%
Total Not Requested255074%

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