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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 220 368 368  
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 169 276 276  
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Options (change) 2,100 886 886 518
Options (change) 1,834 613 613 337
Destination 590 725 725 725
Total Price $21,790 $28,106 $29,606 $31,238
Total Invoice $20,029 $26,152 $27,524 $29,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,020
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,790$28,106$29,606$31,238
Adjustments for Features0-4,410-5,510-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$23,696$24,096$25,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$20,029$26,152$27,524$29,146
Adjustments for Features0-4,103-5,123-5,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$22,049$22,401$23,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$352$1,863

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$2,475$6,885$7,985$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410$5,510$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,103-5,123-5,234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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