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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: $33,820

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,206 $32,028
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 90
Cargo cover 140 182
Roof rack crossbars 225 199
Remote start 425 445
Class II trailer hitch 400 634
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 58
Cargo cover 114 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 333
Class II trailer hitch 332 475
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,935 1,863
Options (change) 2,613 1,303
Destination 895 875
Total Price $33,820 $37,033
Total Invoice $31,714 $34,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,513
Model Year20162017
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,820$37,033
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$35,973
Total Invoice$31,714$34,206
Adjustments for Features0-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,714$33,227

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,275$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,585 lb.3,624 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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