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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: $24,955

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,252

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,650 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Package 1,500    
Roof rack crossbars 200    
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 340 299 299
Rear spoiler 150 353 353
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 170    
Cargo tray 57 46 46
Class II trailer hitch 260 195 195
Rear spoiler 120 230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 2,265 1,442 1,670
Options (change) 1,907 981 1,128
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $24,955 $28,782 $30,210
Total Invoice $23,252 $26,556 $27,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,635
Model Year201020082008
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, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,955$28,782$30,210
Adjustments for Features0-725-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,955$28,057$30,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$23,252$26,556$27,889
Adjustments for Features0-669-78
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,252$25,887$27,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020082008
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port$25  
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,115$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669-78

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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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