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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: $28,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelSportageSportageForesterForester
TrimEXSXLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,900 $26,900 $30,795 $34,295
Premium Package 2,900 2,000    
Navigation Package 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Navigation system     1,350  
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Premium Package 2,590 1,785    
Navigation Package 895 895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Navigation system     1,156  
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 3,900 3,000 1,768 418
Options (change) 3,485 2,680 1,426 270
Destination 800 800 975 975
Total Price $28,600 $30,700 $33,538 $35,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,709
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelSportageSportageForesterForester
TrimEXSXLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4260hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,600$30,700$33,538$35,688
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,490-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$30,600$31,048$29,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220192019
ModelSportageSportageForesterForester
TrimEXSXLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power release, second row seats$50$50 $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,600$5,990$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,490$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-178-229

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122019
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length174.8 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height64.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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