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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: $33,550

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $27,995
Base Invoice $27,992 $25,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,500
Bodyside moldings 240  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Luxury Package   1,500
4.6L V8   3,000
Premium Package   1,800
AWD w/low range   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,340
Bodyside moldings 156  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Luxury Package   1,340
4.6L V8   2,770
Premium Package   1,610
AWD w/low range   1,840
Options (change) 2,880 9,800
Options (change) 2,239 8,900
Destination 775 750
Total Price $33,550 $38,545
Total Invoice $31,006 $35,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,209
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4337hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$33,550$38,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$36,115
Total Invoice$31,006$35,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,006$33,215

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterBorrego
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,835$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Borrego

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterBorrego
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.0 in
Length179.5 in192.1 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height65.9 in71.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 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		33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.549.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft397.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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%
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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