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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: $30,990

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,845

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $34,295
Base Invoice $24,070 $32,028
Premium Package 2,500  
AWD 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 2,230  
AWD 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,500 495
Options (change) 4,080 320
Destination 695 875
Total Price $30,990 $35,665
Total Invoice $28,845 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,653
Model Year20112017
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,990$35,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$32,740
Total Invoice$28,845$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,845$30,498

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,725

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length174.8 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height64.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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