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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,335 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,340 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $7,936 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,395 | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $18,045 | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 600 | |||
| Convenience Package | 700 | |||
| Sunroof | 800 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Rear spoiler | 160 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 535 | |||
| Convenience Package | 625 | |||
| Sunroof | 715 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Options (change) | 2,300 | 365 | 365 | 365 |
| Options (change) | 2,035 | 236 | 236 | 236 |
| Destination | 640 | 915 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $22,335 | $30,675 | $34,370 | $37,370 |
| Total Invoice | $20,720 | $28,656 | $32,038 | $34,826 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,833 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 161hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T5 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $22,335 | $30,675 | $34,370 | $37,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,390 | -10,175 | -10,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,335 | $25,285 | $24,195 | $26,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,090 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $20,720 | $28,656 | $32,038 | $34,826 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,035 | -9,485 | -9,762 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,720 | $23,621 | $22,553 | $25,064 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,068 | $0 | $2,511 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $3,000 | $8,390 | $13,175 | $13,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,390 | $10,175 | $10,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,035 | -9,485 | -9,762 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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