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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Rear spoiler 367   200
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Rear spoiler 275   160
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 870 503 2,150
Options (change) 603 328 1,900
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $27,560 $29,393 $22,720
Total Invoice $25,628 $27,432 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$27,560$29,393$22,720
Adjustments for Features-3,035-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,525$26,123$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$25,628$27,432$21,085
Adjustments for Features-2,822-3,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,806$24,380$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,574$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,585$5,820$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,822-3,0520

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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