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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: $30,801

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,532

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,043 $26,116
Floor mats 135  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 46
Rear bumper protector 75 72
Cargo tray 80 75
Roof rack crossbars 225  
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Floor mats 108  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 30
Rear bumper protector 62 47
Cargo tray 67 46
Roof rack crossbars 187  
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,215 2,261
Options (change) 2,011 1,771
Destination 895 645
Total Price $35,910 $30,801
Total Invoice $33,949 $28,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,631
Model Year20182008
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,910$30,801
Adjustments for Features-7,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,455$30,801
Total Invoice$33,949$28,532
Adjustments for Features-7,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,901$28,532

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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$12,650$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length176.4 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height64.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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