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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: $24,060

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,193

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,375

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,000 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 200    
Class II trailer hitch 340 295 295
Rear spoiler 150 353 353
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Luxury Package 1,150    
Roof rack crossbars 170    
Class II trailer hitch 260 192 192
Rear spoiler 120 230 230
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 1,990 933 1,074
Options (change) 1,700 607 698
Destination 675 625 625
Total Price $24,060 $28,253 $29,594
Total Invoice $22,375 $26,162 $27,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,805
Model Year200820072007
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,060$28,253$29,594
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,060$27,193$29,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,241
Total Invoice$22,375$26,162$27,439
Adjustments for Features0-982-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,375$25,180$27,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,111

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820072007
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$4,090$5,150$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-982-148

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in99.4 in
Length171.3 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height66.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft357.7 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 XT Limited

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

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