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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: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,330 $26,409
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 367  
CD changer, remote 375    
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 275  
CD changer, remote 288    
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Options (change) 2,475 870 503
Options (change) 2,122 603 328
Destination 590 695 695
Total Price $22,165 $27,560 $29,393
Total Invoice $20,317 $25,628 $27,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,165$27,560$29,393
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$23,175$24,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673
Total Invoice$20,317$25,628$27,432
Adjustments for Features0-4,078-4,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$21,550$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
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
Surround sound $250$250
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
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,185$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,078-4,242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length185.8 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.668.3 ft3

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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 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

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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