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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $6,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $15,995
Base Invoice $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $14,955
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Fog lights 374        
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240  
Remote start 432 432 432 432 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         700
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Fog lights 243        
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156  
Remote start 324 324 324 324 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         625
Options (change) 1,680 1,206 1,206 838 1,350
Options (change) 1,172 864 864 588 1,200
Destination 725 725 725 725 650
Total Price $25,600 $28,426 $29,926 $31,558 $17,995
Total Invoice $23,766 $26,403 $27,775 $29,397 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,108
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$25,600$28,426$29,926$31,558$17,995
Adjustments for Features-4,150-6,640-7,740-7,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,450$21,786$22,186$23,643$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$736$2,193$0
Total Invoice$23,766$26,403$27,775$29,397$16,805
Adjustments for Features-3,853-6,167-7,184-7,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,913$20,236$20,591$22,024$16,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$678$2,111$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$7,990$9,090$9,265$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$6,640$7,740$7,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,853-6,167-7,184-7,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.8 in
Length179.5 in171.3 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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