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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,087

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $458

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,353

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $97

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $27,995
Base Invoice $33,675 $25,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Luxury Package   1,500
4.6L V8   3,000
Navigation system   1,500
Premium Package   1,800
AWD w/low range   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Luxury Package   1,340
4.6L V8   2,770
Navigation system   1,340
Premium Package   1,610
AWD w/low range   1,840
Options (change) 1,082 9,800
Options (change) 763 8,900
Destination 915 750
Total Price $38,087 $38,545
Total Invoice $35,353 $35,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4337hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,087$38,545
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,552$38,545
Total Invoice$35,353$35,450
Adjustments for Features-2,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,000$35,450

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,275$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3530

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterBorrego
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.0 in
Length180.9 in192.1 in
Width70.7 in75.4 in
Height66.4 in71.3 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.449.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft397.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Borrego EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
337 hp@6000
323 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
337 hp@6000
323 lb-ft@3500		1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Knee airbag, driver75Yes
265/60HR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Running boards350No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
265/60HR18 tires400No
Infinity, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested90033%
Total Not Requested185067%

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