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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: $23,965

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $20,000 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Luxury Package 1,300      
Roof rack crossbars 185      
Rear spoiler 150 368 368  
Class II trailer hitch 340 468 468 468
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Cargo net   48 48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Luxury Package 1,150      
Roof rack crossbars 140      
Rear spoiler 120 276 276  
Class II trailer hitch 260 351 351 351
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Cargo net   31 31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Options (change) 1,975 2,215 2,215 1,847
Options (change) 1,670 1,555 1,555 1,279
Destination 595 725 725 725
Total Price $23,965 $29,435 $30,935 $32,567
Total Invoice $22,265 $27,094 $28,466 $30,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,735
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,965$29,435$30,935$32,567
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-3,375-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$27,160$27,560$29,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$22,265$27,094$28,466$30,088
Adjustments for Features0-2,094-3,106-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$25,000$25,360$26,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360$1,878

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,540$6,640$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$3,375$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,094-3,106-3,210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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