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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: $32,400

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $129

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $82

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,095 $26,707
Premium Package 2,000  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Premium Package 1,785  
AWD 1,325  
Navigation Package 1,070  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,700 3,339
Options (change) 4,180 2,591
Destination 800 695
Total Price $32,400 $32,529
Total Invoice $30,075 $29,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year20132010
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,400$32,529
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,920$32,529
Total Invoice$30,075$29,993
Adjustments for Features-1,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$29,993

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,125$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3740

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length174.8 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height64.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft368.3 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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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