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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $20,995
Base Invoice $27,992 $19,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,200
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
2.7L V6   1,000
Premium Package   2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,075
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
2.7L V6   940
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 1,518 4,400
Options (change) 1,225 3,975
Destination 775 695
Total Price $32,188 $26,090
Total Invoice $29,992 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,268
Model Year20122010
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)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,188$26,090
Adjustments for Features-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,503$26,090
Total Invoice$29,992$24,290
Adjustments for Features-3,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,558$24,290

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$6,410$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4340

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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