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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: $28,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,480 $31,569
Premium Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Premium Package 1,790  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,000 313
Options (change) 1,790 202
Destination 750 850
Total Price $28,950 $34,958
Total Invoice $27,020 $32,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,690
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,950$34,958
Adjustments for Features0-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$31,838
Total Invoice$27,020$32,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,020$29,710

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,375$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,911

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.474.7 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
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 2.0XT Touring

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

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