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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: $22,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,255

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $33,095
Base Invoice $19,620 $30,927
2.7L V6 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
2.7L V6 940  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 1,000 313
Options (change) 940 202
Destination 695 850
Total Price $22,690 $34,258
Total Invoice $21,255 $31,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,740
Model Year20102015
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,690$34,258
Adjustments for Features0-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,690$27,848
Total Invoice$21,255$31,979
Adjustments for Features0-5,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,255$25,995

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102015
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 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$1,425$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,984

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102015
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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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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