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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: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterStingerStinger
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $43,250 $49,200
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $40,570 $46,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Cargo net 68 68 50 50
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Remote start 455 455 495 495
Advance Driver Assistance System Package     2,000  
Cargo tray     95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Cargo net 44 44 42 42
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Remote start 341 341 410 410
Advance Driver Assistance System Package     1,826  
Cargo tray     78 78
Options (change) 1,171 1,171 2,640 640
Options (change) 804 804 2,356 530
Destination 915 915 900 900
Total Price $35,176 $38,176 $46,790 $50,740
Total Invoice $32,606 $35,394 $43,826 $47,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,203
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterStingerStinger
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8720, 15720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$35,176$38,176$46,790$50,740
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,3600-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,116$36,816$46,790$48,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$2,025
Total Invoice$32,606$35,394$43,826$47,580
Adjustments for Features-983-1,2610-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,623$34,133$43,826$45,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterStingerStinger
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350 $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,960$8,260$6,900$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,360$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-983-1,2610-1,805

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterStinger
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in114.4 in
Length180.9 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height66.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft340.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Stinger GT1

Advance Driver Assistance System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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