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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: $36,785

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192014
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $32,995
Floor mats 135  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 87
Rear bumper protector 75 92
Cargo cover 150 182
Roof rack crossbars 225 199
Remote start 425 436
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Floor mats 108  
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 56
Rear bumper protector 62 59
Cargo cover 120 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 328
AWD 1,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Options (change) 2,640 3,704
Options (change) 2,364 2,964
Destination 1,045 825
Total Price $36,785 $37,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,406
Model Year20192014
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$36,785$37,524
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$37,524

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192014
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Metal pedals$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,425$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192014
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length176.4 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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