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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,380 $32,028
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 76
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 90
Remote start 425 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291 49
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 58
Remote start 353 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Options (change) 3,905 2,405
Options (change) 3,480 1,935
Destination 895 875
Total Price $35,300 $37,575
Total Invoice $32,755 $34,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,300$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$35,430
Total Invoice$32,755$34,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,755$32,849

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,989

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.974.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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