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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: $23,725 Kia Optima EX | ||
| Difference: $1,705 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925 Kia Optima EX | ||
| Difference: $1,731 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,895 | $23,295 |
| Base Invoice | $18,510 | $21,960 |
| Stability control | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 1,300 | |
| 2.7L V6 | 1,005 | |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 368 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | |
| Fog lights | 374 | |
| Stability control | 580 | |
| Premium Package | 1,160 | |
| 2.7L V6 | 840 | |
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 276 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 65 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | |
| Fog lights | 243 | |
| Options (change) | 3,155 | 1,360 |
| Options (change) | 2,740 | 921 |
| Destination | 675 | 775 |
| Total Price | $23,725 | $25,430 |
| Total Invoice | $21,925 | $23,656 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,340 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 185hp V6 | 170hp H4 |
| Transmission | T5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/28 MPG | 20/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 80, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $23,725 | $25,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,725 | $25,010 |
| Total Invoice | $21,925 | $23,656 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -391 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,925 | $23,265 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,900 | $4,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -391 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,287 lb. | 3,250 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
| 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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