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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: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,095 $27,992
Premium Package 2,000  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Premium Package 1,785  
AWD 1,325  
Navigation Package 1,070  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 4,700 2,260
Options (change) 4,180 1,789
Destination 800 775
Total Price $32,400 $32,930
Total Invoice $30,075 $30,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $820
Model Year20132012
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,400$32,930
Adjustments for Features-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$32,930
Total Invoice$30,075$30,556
Adjustments for Features-3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,736$30,556

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,300$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3390

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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