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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: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102019
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $26,695
Premium Package   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Fog lights     382
Premium Package   1,790  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 0 2,000 1,300
Options (change) 0 1,790 973
Destination 695 695 975
Total Price $21,690 $24,670 $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: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,621
Model Year201020102019
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$21,690$24,670$28,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,690$22,970$25,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102019
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear $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 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,150$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,575-254

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102019
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length189.0 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.076.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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