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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,084 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Navigation system 1,600 1,200
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Navigation system 1,335 1,075
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 2,118 4,475
Options (change) 1,672 3,940
Destination 725 675
Total Price $32,838 $25,840
Total Invoice $30,481 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,214
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4194hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,838$25,840
Adjustments for Features-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,178$25,840
Total Invoice$30,481$23,870
Adjustments for Features-3,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,084$23,870

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,385$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3970

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.0 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-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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