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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $348

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $441

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,992 $24,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,400
Universal garage door opener 93  
Premium Package   2,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,250
Universal garage door opener 61  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,278 4,350
Options (change) 1,069 3,885
Destination 775 750
Total Price $31,948 $31,600
Total Invoice $29,836 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $619
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4274hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,948$31,600
Adjustments for Features-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,813$31,600
Total Invoice$29,836$29,395
Adjustments for Features-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,776$29,395

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,960$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0600

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.0 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

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