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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $17,605
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368 368   220
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276 276   169
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 886 886 518 2,100
Options (change) 613 613 337 1,834
Destination 795 795 795 590
Total Price $28,676 $30,076 $31,308 $21,790
Total Invoice $26,714 $27,994 $29,216 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,530
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$28,676$30,076$31,308$21,790
Adjustments for Features-4,460-5,360-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,216$24,716$25,848$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$26,714$27,994$29,216$20,029
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,989-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,559$23,005$24,121$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$446$1,562$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201320132006
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$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$6,935$7,835$7,935$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$5,360$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,155-4,989-5,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 in185.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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