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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: $26,090

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,237

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,900 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $20,480 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Luxury Package 1,300      
Cargo tray 75      
Roof rack crossbars 200      
Rear spoiler 150 368 368  
Remote start 250 432 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 340 468 468 468
Navigation system 1,200 1,800 1,600 1,600
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Cargo net   48 48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Satellite radio   432    
Luxury Package 1,185      
Cargo tray 57      
Roof rack crossbars 170      
Rear spoiler 120 276 276  
Remote start 215 324 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 260 351 351 351
Navigation system 1,075 1,501 1,335 1,335
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Cargo net   31 31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 3,515 4,879 4,247 3,879
Options (change) 3,082 3,704 3,214 2,938
Destination 675 725 725 725
Total Price $26,090 $32,099 $32,967 $34,599
Total Invoice $24,237 $29,243 $30,125 $31,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,090$32,099$32,967$34,599
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-3,235-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$29,564$29,732$31,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$24,237$29,243$30,125$31,747
Adjustments for Features0-2,309-2,956-3,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,237$26,934$27,169$28,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235$1,684

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
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 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$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$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
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,800$6,500$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$3,235$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,309-2,956-3,129

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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