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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: $26,900 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $1,347 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,060 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $1,143 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Premium Technology Package | 5,350 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | |||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,780 | |||||
| Options (change) | 927 | 1,068 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 5,350 |
| Options (change) | 648 | 739 | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | 4,780 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $28,247 | $29,588 | $26,900 | $28,800 | $30,200 | $31,800 |
| Total Invoice | $26,203 | $27,480 | $25,060 | $26,840 | $28,145 | $29,550 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,882 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,645 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $28,247 | $29,588 | $26,900 | $28,800 | $30,200 | $31,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -1,435 | -1,435 | -1,985 | -2,955 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,347 | $29,588 | $25,465 | $27,365 | $28,215 | $28,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,241 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,750 | $3,380 |
| Total Invoice | $26,203 | $27,480 | $25,060 | $26,840 | $28,145 | $29,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | -835 | 0 | -1,337 | -1,337 | -1,850 | -2,746 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,368 | $27,480 | $23,723 | $25,503 | $26,295 | $26,804 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,112 | $0 | $1,780 | $2,572 | $3,081 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $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 | ||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive, small | $5 | $5 | $5 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,170 | $6,270 | $7,705 | $7,705 | $8,255 | $9,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $1,435 | $1,435 | $1,985 | $2,955 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -835 | 0 | -1,337 | -1,337 | -1,850 | -2,746 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| 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 | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,207 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 | 57.2 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 EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 2905 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 2905 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2805 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 215/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 4755 | 74% |
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