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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,030

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,860

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $56

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $30,836
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Door sill trim plates     36
Universal garage door opener     74
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo tray 67 67  
Cargo net 42 42 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Door sill trim plates     23
Universal garage door opener     48
Options (change) 5,730 130 395
Options (change) 5,297 109 255
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $34,215
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $31,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $476
Model Year201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,030$36,230$34,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$34,880$33,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$31,916
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,860$32,610$31,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,425$7,775$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-532

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested277585%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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