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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: $34,060

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,950 $28,084
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo cover 140 166
Remote start 425 432
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Navigation system   1,600
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 31
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo cover 114 108
Remote start 353 324
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 2,330 3,340
Options (change) 2,109 2,591
Destination 895 725
Total Price $35,925 $34,060
Total Invoice $33,954 $31,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year20172011
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,925$34,060
Adjustments for Features-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,070$34,060
Total Invoice$33,954$31,400
Adjustments for Features-4,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$31,400

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,025$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5890

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length176.4 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.1 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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