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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: $5,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368 368   200
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Stability control       650
Premium Package       1,300
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276 276   160
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Stability control       580
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 886 886 518 2,150
Options (change) 613 613 337 1,900
Destination 725 725 725 675
Total Price $28,106 $29,606 $31,238 $22,720
Total Invoice $26,152 $27,524 $29,146 $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: $2,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,383
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$28,106$29,606$31,238$22,720
Adjustments for Features-2,885-3,985-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,221$25,621$27,078$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$26,152$27,524$29,146$21,085
Adjustments for Features-2,684-3,705-3,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,468$23,819$25,265$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$1,797$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,510$6,610$6,785$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$3,985$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,684-3,705-3,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
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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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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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