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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,875

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $13,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,002

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $11,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $17,900
Base Invoice $26,707 $17,070
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo tray 75 80
iPod integration 223  
M/T Package   0
Floor mats   95
Navigation system 1,501  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo tray 46 60
iPod integration 145  
M/T Package   0
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 2,717 175
Options (change) 2,140 132
Destination 695 800
Total Price $31,907 $18,875
Total Invoice $29,542 $18,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,105
Model Year20102013
ModelForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,907$18,875
Adjustments for Features-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,037$18,875
Total Invoice$29,542$18,002
Adjustments for Features-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,107$18,002

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterRio5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,170$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4350

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in159.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft349.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rio5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

M/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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