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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: $23,635 Kia Optima EX | |||
| Difference: $5,335 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2019 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | EX | SX | Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,690 | $21,140 | $26,695 |
| Premium Package | 1,300 | 1,300 | |
| Convenience Package | 970 | 800 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | ||
| Fog lights | 382 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,160 | 1,160 | |
| Convenience Package | 865 | 715 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | ||
| Fog lights | 286 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,270 | 2,100 | 1,300 |
| Options (change) | 2,025 | 1,875 | 973 |
| Destination | 675 | 675 | 975 |
| Total Price | $23,635 | $23,915 | $28,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,894 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2019 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | EX | SX | Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 175hp I4 | 175hp I4 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 360, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 215/50-17 | 225/60-17 |
| Total Price | $23,635 | $23,915 | $28,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -300 | 0 | -2,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,335 | $23,915 | $26,495 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $580 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2019 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | EX | SX | Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $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 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,000 | $3,700 | $6,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $300 | $0 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -279 | 0 | -166 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,197 lb. | 3,449 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| 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 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
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