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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $998

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,480 $27,992
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,790  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 4,000 1,278
Options (change) 3,575 1,069
Destination 750 775
Total Price $30,950 $31,948
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,950$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$30,863
Total Invoice$28,805$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-1,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$28,823

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,775$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,013

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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