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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,820

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,206 $31,569
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 90
Cargo cover 140 182
Roof rack crossbars 225 199
Remote start 425 445
Class II trailer hitch 400 634
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 58
Cargo cover 114 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 333
Class II trailer hitch 332 475
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,935 1,863
Options (change) 2,613 1,303
Destination 895 850
Total Price $33,820 $36,508
Total Invoice $31,714 $33,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,449
Model Year20162016
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,820$36,508
Adjustments for Features-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$36,508
Total Invoice$31,714$33,722
Adjustments for Features-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,273$33,722

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length174.8 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height64.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft374.7 ft3

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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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