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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: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $20,000 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Luxury Package 1,300      
Roof rack crossbars 185 199 199 199
Class II trailer hitch 340 634 634 634
Rear spoiler 150      
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Luxury Package 1,150      
Roof rack crossbars 140 117 117 117
Class II trailer hitch 260 475 475 475
Rear spoiler 120      
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,975 1,380 1,380 1,380
Options (change) 1,670 946 946 946
Destination 595 850 850 850
Total Price $23,965 $30,325 $32,325 $35,325
Total Invoice $22,265 $28,109 $29,940 $32,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,530
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,965$30,325$32,325$35,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-4,525-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$26,750$27,800$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$22,265$28,109$29,940$32,723
Adjustments for Features0-3,314-4,191-4,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$24,795$25,749$28,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$954$3,551

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$6,790$7,740$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$4,525$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,314-4,191-4,377

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft374.7 ft3

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

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 headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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