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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: $17,925

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $6,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $28,495 $15,995
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $26,707 $14,980
Premium Package 2,500      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Fog lights 374      
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98      
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238  
Remote start 432 432 432 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof       700
Premium Package 2,287      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Fog lights 243      
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64      
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155  
Remote start 324 324 324 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Sunroof       625
Options (change) 4,175 1,203 836 1,350
Options (change) 3,456 862 587 1,200
Destination 695 695 695 580
Total Price $25,165 $27,893 $30,026 $17,925
Total Invoice $23,365 $25,912 $27,989 $16,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,751
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$25,165$27,893$30,026$17,925
Adjustments for Features-4,000-6,890-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,165$21,003$22,976$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$162$0$1,973$0
Total Invoice$23,365$25,912$27,989$16,760
Adjustments for Features-3,714-6,401-6,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,651$19,511$21,417$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$1,906$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40  
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$8,290$8,450$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$6,890$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,714-6,401-6,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.8 in
Length179.5 in170.9 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,845 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft352.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35011%
Total Not Requested275089%

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