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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: $33,250

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,595

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,105 $26,409
Premium Package 2,900  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 80 75
Cargo cover 140 166
Remote start 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 400 468
AWD 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,682  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 30
Cargo tray 67 46
Cargo cover 114 108
Remote start 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 332 351
AWD 1,399  
Panoramic sunroof 1,385  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 7,110 4,360
Options (change) 6,467 3,491
Destination 850 695
Total Price $34,860 $33,250
Total Invoice $32,422 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $410
Model Year20142009
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,860$33,250
Adjustments for Features-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$33,250
Total Invoice$32,422$30,595
Adjustments for Features-2,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$30,595

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,050$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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 Weight3,585 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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