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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $592

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,095 $26,116
Premium Package 2,000  
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Premium Package 1,785  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,500 2,068
Options (change) 3,185 1,648
Destination 800 645
Total Price $31,200 $30,608
Total Invoice $29,080 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,818
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year20122008
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,200$30,608
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$30,608
Total Invoice$29,080$28,409
Adjustments for Features-2,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,834$28,409

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,930$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2460

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length174.8 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height64.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft357.7 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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested160074%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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