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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: $31,519

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $16

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $27,395
Premium Package 1,700  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80
Rear bumper protector 75 98
Cargo cover 150 172
Roof rack crossbars 225 181
Remote start 425 455
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Eyesight Package   1,695
Universal garage door opener   120
Premium Package 1,562  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 44
Cargo tray 67 52
Rear bumper protector 62 63
Cargo cover 120 111
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 341
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Eyesight Package   1,412
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 4,340 3,114
Options (change) 3,926 2,376
Destination 895 1,010
Total Price $31,535 $31,519

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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: $1,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,197
Model Year20182020
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$31,535$31,519
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,260$31,519

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelSportageForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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$6,925$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2040

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
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
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested130084%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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