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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: $32,490

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,070 $33,675
Premium Package 2,500  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation Package 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Premium Package 2,230  
AWD 1,400  
Navigation Package 1,340  
Leather seating surfaces 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 6,000 418
Options (change) 5,420 270
Destination 695 915
Total Price $32,490 $37,423
Total Invoice $30,185 $34,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $227
Model Year20112018
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)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,490$37,423
Adjustments for Features0-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$32,648
Total Invoice$30,185$34,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$30,412

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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$4,650$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,448

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,653 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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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, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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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