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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: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,793

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,380 $26,005
Universal garage door opener 350 87
Cargo net 50 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Universal garage door opener 291 56
Cargo net 42 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 400 1,469
Options (change) 333 1,163
Destination 895 625
Total Price $31,795 $29,989
Total Invoice $29,608 $27,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,795$29,989
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$29,989
Total Invoice$29,608$27,793
Adjustments for Features-3,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,307$27,793

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,390$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3010

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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