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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,745

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,510

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $7,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $16,695
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $15,610
Plus Package 100        
All Weather Package 500        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240  
Remote start 432 432 432 432 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         750
Plus Package 99        
All Weather Package 417        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156  
Remote start 324 324 324 324 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         675
Options (change) 1,906 1,206 1,206 838 1,400
Options (change) 1,445 864 864 588 1,250
Destination 795 795 795 795 650
Total Price $26,996 $28,996 $30,396 $31,628 $18,745
Total Invoice $25,110 $26,965 $28,245 $29,467 $17,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,234
Model Year20132013201320132009
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$26,996$28,996$30,396$31,628$18,745
Adjustments for Features-4,500-6,690-7,590-7,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,496$22,306$22,806$23,863$18,745
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$25,110$26,965$28,245$29,467$17,510
Adjustments for Features-4,186-6,221-7,053-7,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,924$20,744$21,192$22,233$17,510
Cost Above Minimum$180$0$448$1,489$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20132013201320132009
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 
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$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$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$5,825$8,015$8,915$9,090$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$6,690$7,590$7,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,186-6,221-7,053-7,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.8 in
Length169.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

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