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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $29,895
Base Invoice $19,255 $27,992
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075 888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 4,475 1,518
Options (change) 3,940 1,225
Destination 675 775
Total Price $25,840 $32,188
Total Invoice $23,870 $29,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,549
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,840$32,188
Adjustments for Features0-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$28,353
Total Invoice$23,870$29,992
Adjustments for Features0-3,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$26,419

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,573

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length189.0 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.068.3 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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