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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $19,620 $26,409
2.7L V6 1,000  
Navigation system 1,200 1,800
Premium Package 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
2.7L V6 940  
Navigation system 1,075 1,650
Premium Package 1,960  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,400 2,979
Options (change) 3,975 2,463
Destination 695 695
Total Price $26,090 $31,869
Total Invoice $24,290 $29,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,753
Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,090$31,869
Adjustments for Features0-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$29,149
Total Invoice$24,290$29,567
Adjustments for Features0-2,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$27,043

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,524

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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