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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,791 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $1,769 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,463 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $1,648 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,855 | $36,090 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $25,023 | $33,481 | $27,992 |
| Launch Edition | 2,900 | ||
| SX Base Package | 3,085 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 93 |
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 48 |
| Remote start | 425 | 425 | 432 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | ||
| Launch Edition | 2,665 | ||
| SX Base Package | 2,842 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 61 |
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 31 |
| Remote start | 353 | 353 | 324 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,810 | 825 | 2,121 |
| Options (change) | 6,193 | 686 | 1,696 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 775 |
| Total Price | $34,560 | $37,810 | $32,791 |
| Total Invoice | $32,111 | $35,062 | $30,463 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $414 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $389 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/31 MPG | 22/31 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $34,560 | $37,810 | $32,791 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,355 | -4,130 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,205 | $33,680 | $32,791 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $475 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,111 | $35,062 | $30,463 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,259 | -3,830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,852 | $31,232 | $30,463 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $380 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| 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 | $7,815 | $10,590 | $6,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,355 | $4,130 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,259 | -3,830 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Launch Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 2850 | 88% |
| SX Base Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Approach detection | 25 | No |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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