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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: $5,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,095 $33,675
Premium Package 2,000  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Premium Package 1,785  
AWD 1,325  
Navigation Package 1,070  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 4,700 418
Options (change) 4,180 270
Destination 800 915
Total Price $32,400 $37,423
Total Invoice $30,075 $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: $323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $407
Model Year20132018
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,400$37,423
Adjustments for Features0-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,400$32,723
Total Invoice$30,075$34,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,075$30,482

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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 
911 assist$25 
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
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 
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
Power-folding mirrors$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$4,725$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,378

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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
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 2.0XT Touring

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

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