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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: $30,284

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,985

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,213 $26,005
Luxury Package 3,350  
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo net 50 46
Class II trailer hitch 400 295
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Luxury Package 3,081  
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo net 42 30
Class II trailer hitch 332 192
AWD 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 5,780 1,764
Options (change) 5,244 1,355
Destination 895 625
Total Price $34,775 $30,284
Total Invoice $32,352 $27,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year20152006
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,775$30,284
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$30,284
Total Invoice$32,352$27,985
Adjustments for Features-4,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,766$27,985

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$10,000$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length174.8 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height64.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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