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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: $24,585

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $26,695
Cargo tray 75 80
Roof rack crossbars 200 181
Remote start 250 455
Class II trailer hitch 340 619
Rear spoiler 150  
AWD 1,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Cargo tray 57 52
Roof rack crossbars 170 117
Remote start 215 341
Class II trailer hitch 260 464
Rear spoiler 120  
AWD 1,370  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,515 2,110
Options (change) 2,192 1,513
Destination 675 975
Total Price $24,585 $29,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,495
Model Year20082019
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$24,585$29,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,585$28,390

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,110$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height66.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft376.1 ft3

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