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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: $25,700 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $2,480 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $2,197 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | EX Turbo | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $22,700 | $24,700 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $21,210 | $23,080 | $24,760 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 2,150 | |||
| Premium Technology Package | 5,000 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,010 | 1,920 | |||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,465 | ||||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 2,250 | 2,150 | 5,000 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 2,010 | 1,920 | 4,465 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $25,700 | $27,600 | $32,250 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $23,970 | $25,750 | $29,975 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,540 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | EX Turbo | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $25,700 | $27,600 | $32,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -1,005 | -855 | -2,580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $24,695 | $26,745 | $29,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $2,050 | $4,975 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $23,970 | $25,750 | $29,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -937 | -798 | -2,398 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $23,033 | $24,952 | $27,577 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $1,919 | $4,544 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | EX Turbo | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,335 | $5,695 | $6,700 | $6,550 | $8,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $1,005 | $855 | $2,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -937 | -798 | -2,398 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2200 | 92% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2200 | 92% |
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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 4500 | 77% |
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