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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: $25,890

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,067

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,900 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,480 $24,355 $26,707
Luxury Package 1,300    
Cargo tray 75   75
Rear spoiler 150 367  
Remote start 250 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 340 468 468
Navigation system 1,200 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Skid plate (one)   258 258
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Luxury Package 1,185    
Cargo tray 57   46
Rear spoiler 120 275  
Remote start 215 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 260 351 351
Navigation system 1,075 1,501 1,501
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Skid plate (one)   168 168
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 3,315 5,226 4,934
Options (change) 2,912 3,945 3,716
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $25,890 $31,916 $34,124
Total Invoice $24,067 $28,995 $31,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,625
Model Year200920102010
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,890$31,916$34,124
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,890$29,381$31,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933
Total Invoice$24,067$28,995$31,118
Adjustments for Features0-2,303-2,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,067$26,692$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,864

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920102010
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$5,775$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,303-2,562

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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