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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,930 $26,116
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 353 353
CD changer, remote 375    
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 230 230
CD changer, remote 288    
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 2,475 353 623
Options (change) 2,122 230 405
Destination 590 645 645
Total Price $22,165 $27,693 $29,163
Total Invoice $20,317 $25,805 $27,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,660
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,165$27,693$29,163
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$24,658$26,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$20,317$25,805$27,166
Adjustments for Features0-2,828-2,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$22,977$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$2,825$5,860$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,828-2,161

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length185.8 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.657.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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