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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: $30,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,492

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $27,995
Base Invoice $26,116 $25,800
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Luxury Package   1,500
4.6L V8   3,000
AWD w/low range   2,000
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Luxury Package   1,340
4.6L V8   2,770
AWD w/low range   1,840
Options (change) 2,196 6,500
Options (change) 1,731 5,950
Destination 645 750
Total Price $30,736 $35,245
Total Invoice $28,492 $32,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4337hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$30,736$35,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,736$32,500
Total Invoice$28,492$32,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,492$29,969

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,531

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterBorrego
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.0 in
Length176.6 in192.1 in
Width68.3 in75.4 in
Height65.0 in71.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 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		32.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.049.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 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 seat200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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, driver75No
265/60HR18 tires400No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%

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