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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: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,080 $26,116
Premium Package 2,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Package 1,920  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 2,150 1,515
Options (change) 1,920 1,236
Destination 750 625
Total Price $27,600 $30,035
Total Invoice $25,750 $27,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,675
Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,600$30,035
Adjustments for Features-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$30,035
Total Invoice$25,750$27,977
Adjustments for Features-4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,302$27,977

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4480

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in176.6 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.457.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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