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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: $30,729

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $541

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,485

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $26,116
Universal garage door opener 350 350 87
Cargo net 50 50 46
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
Universal garage door opener 291 291 56
Cargo net 42 42 30
Cargo tray 67 67 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 480 480 2,189
Options (change) 400 400 1,724
Destination 850 850 645
Total Price $31,270 $37,370 $30,729
Total Invoice $29,115 $34,685 $28,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,270$37,370$30,729
Adjustments for Features-520-5,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$31,900$30,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,115$34,685$28,485
Adjustments for Features-484-5,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,631$29,608$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$977$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$12,065$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$5,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-484-5,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.7 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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