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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: $23,995

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,295

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $20,000 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Luxury Package 1,300      
Roof rack crossbars 185 199 199 199
Class II trailer hitch 340 622 622 622
Rear spoiler 150      
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Cargo net   87 87 87
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Luxury Package 1,150      
Roof rack crossbars 140 117 117 117
Class II trailer hitch 260 466 466 466
Rear spoiler 120      
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Cargo net   56 56 56
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,975 1,362 1,362 1,362
Options (change) 1,670 933 933 933
Destination 625 825 825 825
Total Price $23,995 $30,182 $32,182 $35,182
Total Invoice $22,295 $27,980 $29,809 $32,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year2007201420142014
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)235/60-16225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,995$30,182$32,182$35,182
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-4,725-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$26,607$27,457$30,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$22,295$27,980$29,809$32,594
Adjustments for Features0-3,314-4,377-4,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,295$24,666$25,432$28,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$766$3,365

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201420142014
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
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 
App support  $0$0
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
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$7,940$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$4,725$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,314-4,377-4,563

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072014
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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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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