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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: $9,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $15,995
Base Invoice $24,032 $27,424 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $14,980
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182  
Fog lights 386 386        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53          
Remote start 445 445 445 445 445 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Sunroof           700
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118  
Fog lights 289 289        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34          
Remote start 333 333 333 333 333 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)           360
Sunroof           625
Options (change) 1,066 1,013 627 627 627 1,350
Options (change) 774 740 451 451 451 1,200
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 580
Total Price $27,436 $31,183 $30,697 $32,797 $35,797 $17,925
Total Invoice $25,681 $29,039 $28,647 $30,569 $33,354 $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: $3,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,552
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-16
Total Price$27,436$31,183$30,697$32,797$35,797$17,925
Adjustments for Features-5,505-7,505-8,895-11,005-11,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,931$23,678$21,802$21,792$24,592$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$139$1,886$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$25,681$29,039$28,647$30,569$33,354$16,760
Adjustments for Features-5,153-6,989-8,301-10,257-10,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,528$22,050$20,346$20,312$22,914$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$216$1,738$34$0$2,602$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterSpectra5
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
CVT  $1000$1000  
5-speed manual     $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
PIN Code Access   $10$10 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    $25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,900$10,290$12,400$12,600$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,505$7,505$8,895$11,005$11,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,153-6,989-8,301-10,257-10,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.8 in
Length180.9 in170.9 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,845 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft352.8 ft3

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