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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: $22,070

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,505

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,510
Rear spoiler 353 353 200
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler 230 230 160
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 353 623 1,500
Options (change) 230 405 1,320
Destination 645 645 675
Total Price $27,693 $29,163 $22,070
Total Invoice $25,805 $27,166 $20,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$27,693$29,163$22,070
Adjustments for Features-2,560-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,133$27,218$22,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$25,805$27,166$20,505
Adjustments for Features-2,385-1,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,420$25,354$20,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,035$5,420$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,385-1,8120

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in186.4 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft314.8 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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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