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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $24,295
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,870
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200 368
Plus Package   100
All Weather Package   0
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Bodyside moldings   240
5-speed manual   0
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
2.7L V6 840  
Rear spoiler 160 276
Plus Package   99
All Weather Package   0
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65
Bodyside moldings   156
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 3,155 1,086
Options (change) 2,740 777
Destination 675 795
Total Price $23,725 $26,176
Total Invoice $21,925 $24,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6170hp H4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$23,725$26,176
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$25,456
Total Invoice$21,925$24,442
Adjustments for Features0-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$23,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Wiper de-icer $25
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
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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
Heated front seats $200
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$3,875$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length186.4 in169.5 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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

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