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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: $28,350

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,605

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $26,005
Cargo net 50 50 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Cargo net 42 42 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 50 50 1,469
Options (change) 42 42 1,163
Destination 800 800 625
Total Price $28,350 $36,150 $29,989
Total Invoice $26,605 $33,805 $27,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $590
Model Year201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,350$36,150$29,989
Adjustments for Features0-4,800-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$31,350$29,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0
Total Invoice$26,605$33,805$27,793
Adjustments for Features0-4,489-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,605$29,316$27,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,711$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$10,625$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,489-598

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in176.6 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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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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