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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: $32,109

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,766

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,345

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $26,409
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 82
Cargo net 50 50 46
Remote start 425 425 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 54
Cargo net 42 42 30
Remote start 353 353 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 6,810 825 3,219
Options (change) 6,193 686 2,662
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $34,560 $37,810 $32,109
Total Invoice $32,111 $35,062 $29,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,560$37,810$32,109
Adjustments for Features-2,570-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$32,465$32,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$32,111$35,062$29,766
Adjustments for Features-2,388-4,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,723$30,105$29,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
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 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
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 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,290$11,065$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$5,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,388-4,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.0 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested285088%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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