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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,065 Kia Optima EX | |||||||
| Difference: $2,983 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,668 Kia Optima EX | |||||||
| Difference: $2,302 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $24,190 | $32,150 | $25,790 | $27,700 | $35,500 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $22,801 | $29,815 | $24,133 | $25,920 | $33,140 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,350 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,185 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 528 | 669 | 50 | 2,400 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Options (change) | 344 | 435 | 42 | 2,227 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,048 | $29,189 | $25,065 | $35,375 | $26,665 | $28,575 | $36,375 |
| Total Invoice | $25,970 | $27,065 | $23,668 | $32,867 | $25,000 | $26,787 | $34,007 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,238 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $686 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 192hp I4 | 159hp I4 H | 192hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $28,048 | $29,189 | $25,065 | $35,375 | $26,665 | $28,575 | $36,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,745 | -845 | 0 | -5,250 | -300 | -1,000 | -5,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,303 | $28,344 | $25,065 | $30,125 | $26,365 | $27,575 | $30,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $5,060 | $1,300 | $2,510 | $5,510 |
| Total Invoice | $25,970 | $27,065 | $23,668 | $32,867 | $25,000 | $26,787 | $34,007 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,616 | -784 | 0 | -4,878 | -281 | -937 | -5,422 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,354 | $26,281 | $23,668 | $27,989 | $24,719 | $25,850 | $28,585 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $4,321 | $1,051 | $2,182 | $4,917 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,895 | $5,995 | $5,150 | $10,400 | $5,450 | $6,150 | $10,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,745 | $845 | $0 | $5,250 | $300 | $1,000 | $5,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,616 | -784 | 0 | -4,878 | -281 | -937 | -5,422 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,238 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 100% |
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