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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,780

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,125

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,000 $24,330 $26,409
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150 367  
Class II trailer hitch 340 468 468
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Skid plates   584 584
Luxury Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 120 275  
Class II trailer hitch 260 351 351
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Skid plates   380 380
Options (change) 1,790 2,566 2,199
Options (change) 1,530 1,796 1,521
Destination 595 695 695
Total Price $23,780 $29,256 $31,089
Total Invoice $22,125 $26,821 $28,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,312
Model Year200620092009
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,780$29,256$31,089
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,780$26,656$28,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673
Total Invoice$22,125$26,821$28,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,384-2,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,125$24,437$26,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,647

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,790$5,390$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,384-2,541

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height66.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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