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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: $33,196

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,750 $28,495
Floor mats 155  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 115 75
Rear bumper protector 75 78
Cargo cover 150 166
Class II trailer hitch 425 468
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 30
Cargo tray 0 46
Rear bumper protector 0 51
Cargo cover 0 108
Class II trailer hitch 0 351
AWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,470 4,006
Options (change) 0 3,069
Destination 1,175 695
Total Price $37,395 $33,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,524
Model Year20212010
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,395$33,196
Adjustments for Features-7,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$33,196

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212010
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Hood scoop $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,750$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212010
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length176.4 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft368.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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