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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelOptimaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $18,045 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Rear spoiler 200      
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Convenience Package 700      
Sunroof 800      
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Rear spoiler 160      
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Convenience Package 625      
Sunroof 715      
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Options (change) 2,300 275 275 275
Options (change) 2,035 178 178 178
Destination 640 850 850 850
Total Price $22,335 $29,920 $31,920 $34,920
Total Invoice $20,720 $27,983 $29,813 $32,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,647
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelOptimaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,335$29,920$31,920$34,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,935-5,895-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$24,985$26,025$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$20,720$27,983$29,813$32,597
Adjustments for Features0-4,616-5,506-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$23,367$24,307$26,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940$3,540

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelOptimaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$7,885$8,845$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,935$5,895$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,616-5,506-5,690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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