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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $17,605
Rear spoiler 353 353 220
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Rear spoiler 230 230 169
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 353 623 2,475
Options (change) 230 405 2,122
Destination 645 645 590
Total Price $27,693 $29,163 $22,165
Total Invoice $25,805 $27,166 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,660
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$27,693$29,163$22,165
Adjustments for Features-3,035-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,658$26,843$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0
Total Invoice$25,805$27,166$20,317
Adjustments for Features-2,828-2,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,977$25,005$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082006
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 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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  
Total Value of Features$5,860$5,145$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,828-2,1610

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in185.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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