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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterStingerStingerStinger
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $37,100 $43,250 $49,200
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $34,800 $40,570 $46,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
iPod integration 223 223      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Remote start 432 432 495 495 495
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Cargo tray   75 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
iPod integration 145 145      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Cargo net 30 30 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Remote start 324 324 410 410 410
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
Cargo tray   46 78 78 78
Options (change) 3,385 3,460 640 640 640
Options (change) 2,767 2,816 530 530 530
Destination 695 695 900 900 900
Total Price $30,075 $32,350 $38,640 $44,790 $50,740
Total Invoice $27,792 $29,920 $36,230 $42,000 $47,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,722
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterStingerStingerStinger
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6720, 15720, 15720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$30,075$32,350$38,640$44,790$50,740
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,830-3,080-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,075$31,875$36,810$41,710$43,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$4,900$6,425
Total Invoice$27,792$29,920$36,230$42,000$47,580
Adjustments for Features0-439-1,716-2,888-7,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,792$29,481$34,514$39,112$40,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,689$0$4,598$6,028

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterStingerStingerStinger
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,645$6,120$7,475$8,725$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,830$3,080$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439-1,716-2,888-7,038

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterStinger
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in114.4 in
Length179.5 in190.2 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height65.9 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft340.9 ft3

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