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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,080 $26,409
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 4,150 2,741
Options (change) 3,705 2,308
Destination 750 695
Total Price $29,600 $31,631
Total Invoice $27,535 $29,412

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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: $1,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,045
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,600$31,631
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$30,736
Total Invoice$27,535$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$28,580

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in179.5 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.468.3 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 front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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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