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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $19,255
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Options (change) 87 270 2,270
Options (change) 56 175 2,025
Destination 625 625 675
Total Price $27,607 $28,790 $23,635
Total Invoice $25,682 $26,805 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,011
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$27,607$28,790$23,635
Adjustments for Features-8750-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,732$28,790$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,682$26,805$21,955
Adjustments for Features-8140-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,868$26,805$21,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,937$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,370$4,495$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments-8140-98

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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