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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: $30,867

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,700 $27,795
Premium Package 2,100  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo cover 140 172
Remote start 425 455
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Universal garage door opener   120
Fog lights   382
Premium Package 1,936  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 44
Cargo tray 67 52
Cargo cover 114 111
Remote start 353 341
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Universal garage door opener   78
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 4,430 2,022
Options (change) 4,045 1,487
Destination 895 1,050
Total Price $31,025 $30,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,609
Model Year20172021
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,025$30,867
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$30,867

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,075$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1990

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length176.4 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height64.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.1 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested167587%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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