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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: $30,384

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,162

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,380 $26,409
Universal garage door opener 350 82
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 80 75
Remote start 425 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Universal garage door opener 291 54
Cargo net 42 30
Cargo tray 67 46
Remote start 353 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 905 1,494
Options (change) 753 1,058
Destination 895 695
Total Price $32,300 $30,384
Total Invoice $30,028 $28,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,300$30,384
Adjustments for Features-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$30,384
Total Invoice$30,028$28,162
Adjustments for Features-1,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$28,162

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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, driver 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$7,640$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6220

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
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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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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