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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,841

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $459

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48 50
Universal garage door opener 93 350
Remote start 432 425
Cargo tray   80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31 42
Universal garage door opener 61 291
Remote start 324 353
Cargo tray   67
Options (change) 1,121 905
Options (change) 808 753
Destination 725 895
Total Price $31,841 $32,300
Total Invoice $29,617 $30,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $468
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,841$32,300
Adjustments for Features0-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,841$31,355
Total Invoice$29,617$30,028
Adjustments for Features0-879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,617$29,149

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,945$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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