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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: $35,756

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $34,295
Universal garage door opener 350 350 120
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener 291 291 78
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42 44
Cargo tray 67 67  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Options (change) 5,280 480 486
Options (change) 4,780 400 314
Destination 850 850 975
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $35,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,293
Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$35,756
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,070$33,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$6,890$7,190$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-87

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.976.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested155031%
Total Not Requested345069%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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