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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: $31,730

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,731

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $32,028
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo tray 67 67  
Cargo net 42 42 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Options (change) 3,430 130 403
Options (change) 3,168 109 260
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $31,730 $36,230 $35,573
Total Invoice $29,731 $33,872 $33,163

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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: $233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67
Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,730$36,230$35,573
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,730$33,605$31,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$29,731$33,872$33,163
Adjustments for Features0-2,454-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,731$31,418$29,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,300$7,925$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,454-3,365

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

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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