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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: $36,460 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $428 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $381 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,855 | $36,090 | $33,795 |
| Base Invoice | $25,023 | $33,481 | $31,569 |
| SX Base Package | 3,085 | ||
| Technology Package | 4,800 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 76 |
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 90 |
| Remote start | 425 | 425 | 445 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | ||
| SX Base Package | 2,842 | ||
| Technology Package | 4,380 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 49 |
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 58 |
| Remote start | 353 | 353 | 333 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,710 | 825 | 2,243 |
| Options (change) | 7,908 | 686 | 1,788 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 850 |
| Total Price | $36,460 | $37,810 | $36,888 |
| Total Invoice | $33,826 | $35,062 | $34,207 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $723 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/31 MPG | 22/31 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $36,460 | $37,810 | $36,888 |
| Adjustments for Features | -295 | -1,170 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,165 | $36,640 | $36,888 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $475 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,826 | $35,062 | $34,207 |
| Adjustments for Features | -274 | -1,085 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,552 | $33,977 | $34,207 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $425 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forester |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $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 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 fog lights | $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 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| 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 | $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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,590 | $9,465 | $8,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $295 | $1,170 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -274 | -1,085 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 56.5 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 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| SX Base Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | 125 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Approach detection | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 51% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | 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 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 4200 | 82% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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 and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
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