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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: $33,780

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520192019
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimSXLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $30,795 $34,295
Luxury Package 3,350    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 68 68
Cargo tray 80    
Cargo cover 140    
Roof rack crossbars 225 181 181
Remote start 425 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 400 619 619
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Luxury Package 3,081    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 44 44
Cargo tray 67    
Cargo cover 114    
Roof rack crossbars 187 117 117
Remote start 353 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 332 464 464
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Options (change) 4,785 4,686 1,741
Options (change) 4,269 3,734 1,236
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $33,780 $36,456 $37,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,494
Model Year201520192019
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimSXLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,780$36,456$37,011
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$31,731$31,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520192019
ModelSportageForesterForester
TrimSXLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats$50 $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$8,800$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-610-328

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length174.8 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height64.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft376.1 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested95022%
Total Not Requested342578%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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