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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: $7,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,542

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,650 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Luxury Package 1,500      
Cargo tray 75      
Roof rack crossbars 200 181 181 181
Remote start 250 455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 340 619 619 619
Rear spoiler 150      
Navigation system 1,200 1,350    
Cargo net   68 68 68
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Luxury Package 1,300      
Cargo tray 57      
Roof rack crossbars 170 117 117 117
Remote start 215 341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 260 464 464 464
Rear spoiler 120      
Navigation system 1,075 1,156    
Cargo net   44 44 44
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Options (change) 3,715 3,136 1,786 1,786
Options (change) 3,197 2,421 1,265 1,265
Destination 695 915 915 915
Total Price $26,405 $33,446 $35,791 $38,791
Total Invoice $24,542 $30,841 $33,067 $35,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $972
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,405$33,446$35,791$38,791
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-8,175-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$29,331$27,616$30,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$24,542$30,841$33,067$35,855
Adjustments for Features0-3,794-7,553-7,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,542$27,047$25,514$28,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,533$0$2,507

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelSportageForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,635$7,750$11,810$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115$8,175$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,794-7,553-7,834

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft374.7 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 headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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