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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: $31,841

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $459

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,380 $28,084
Universal garage door opener 350 93
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 80  
Remote start 425 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Universal garage door opener 291 61
Cargo net 42 31
Cargo tray 67  
Remote start 353 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 905 1,121
Options (change) 753 808
Destination 895 725
Total Price $32,300 $31,841
Total Invoice $30,028 $29,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $468
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,300$31,841
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$31,841
Total Invoice$30,028$29,617
Adjustments for Features-8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,149$29,617

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 release, second row seats $50
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$6,890$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
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 Touring

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

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