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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $34,295
Base Invoice $19,255 $32,028
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 3,275 313
Options (change) 2,865 202
Destination 675 875
Total Price $24,640 $35,483
Total Invoice $22,795 $33,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,989
Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,640$35,483
Adjustments for Features0-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$28,708
Total Invoice$22,795$33,105
Adjustments for Features0-6,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,795$26,784

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,321

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 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 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.074.7 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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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