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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: $29,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,035

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $26,800
Base Invoice $26,005 $25,040
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Premium Package   2,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 623 2,950
Options (change) 405 2,635
Destination 625 800
Total Price $29,143 $30,550
Total Invoice $27,035 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $643
Model Year20062013
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$29,143$30,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,143$28,315
Total Invoice$27,035$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,035$26,392

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,670$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,083

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.0 in
Length176.6 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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