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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: $22,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $19,995
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,938
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200 367
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   2,500
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98
Bodyside moldings   238
Fog lights   374
2.7L V6 845  
Rear spoiler 160 275
Sunroof 715  
Premium Package   2,258
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64
Bodyside moldings   155
Fog lights   243
Options (change) 2,005 3,842
Options (change) 1,720 3,168
Destination 640 695
Total Price $22,040 $24,532
Total Invoice $20,405 $22,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,006
Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6170hp H4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,040$24,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$23,037
Total Invoice$20,405$22,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,405$21,411

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,390

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length186.4 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.868.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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