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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: $26,405

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,542

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $20,650 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Luxury Package 1,500      
Cargo tray 75      
Roof rack crossbars 200 195 195 195
Rear spoiler 150 368 368  
Remote start 250 432 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 340 468 468 468
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo net   48 48 48
Rear bumper protector   78 78 78
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363 363
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Luxury Package 1,300      
Cargo tray 57      
Roof rack crossbars 170 117 117 117
Rear spoiler 120 276 276  
Remote start 215 324 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 260 351 351 351
Navigation system 1,075 1,066 888 888
Cargo net   31 31 31
Rear bumper protector   51 51 51
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272 272
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 3,715 4,289 4,089 3,721
Options (change) 3,197 3,273 3,095 2,819
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $26,405 $32,079 $33,279 $34,511
Total Invoice $24,542 $29,374 $30,476 $31,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,351
Model Year2010201320132013
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, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,405$32,079$33,279$34,511
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-3,410-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$29,369$29,869$30,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$24,542$29,374$30,476$31,698
Adjustments for Features0-2,481-3,123-3,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,542$26,893$27,353$28,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$460$1,512

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201320132013
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
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$5,975$6,675$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$3,410$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,481-3,123-3,293

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in169.5 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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