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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: $32,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,575

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,084 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation system 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Cargo net 48 50 50
Universal garage door opener 93 350 350
Remote start 432 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Navigation system 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Cargo net 31 42 42
Universal garage door opener 61 291 291
Remote start 324 353 353
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 2,121 6,810 825
Options (change) 1,696 6,193 686
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $32,911 $34,560 $37,810
Total Invoice $30,575 $32,111 $35,062

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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: $294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $277
Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,911$34,560$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,911$33,205$33,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$30,575$32,111$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-1,259-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,575$30,852$31,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$380

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,460$7,815$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,259-3,830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length169.5 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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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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested285088%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested92536%
Total Not Requested167564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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