Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2019 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,216

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $27,895
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 46
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 30
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,060 1,469
Options (change) 1,882 1,163
Destination 1,045 625
Total Price $36,205 $29,989

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Sportage dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,537
Model Year20192006
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$36,205$29,989
Adjustments for Features-8,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$29,989

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
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 
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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
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 
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$13,275$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6710

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.