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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: $18,020

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,815

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $5,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $15,995
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $14,955
Premium Package 1,500        
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
CD changer, in-dash         300
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         700
Premium Package 1,338        
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
CD changer, in-dash         250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         625
Options (change) 1,895 395 0 353 1,400
Options (change) 1,596 258 0 230 1,235
Destination 645 645 645 645 625
Total Price $23,735 $27,735 $27,640 $28,893 $18,020
Total Invoice $22,256 $25,833 $25,942 $26,991 $16,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,276
Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$23,735$27,735$27,640$28,893$18,020
Adjustments for Features-3,375-5,365-2,900-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,360$22,370$24,740$24,518$18,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,380$4,158$0
Total Invoice$22,256$25,833$25,942$26,991$16,815
Adjustments for Features-3,165-4,997-2,722-4,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,091$20,836$23,220$22,904$16,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$4,129$3,813$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,040$4,575$6,050$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$5,365$2,900$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,165-4,997-2,722-4,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20082007
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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested97528%
Total Not Requested255072%

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