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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,070 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $545 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $508 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,995 | $29,940 | $36,040 |
| Base Invoice | $30,836 | $27,865 | $33,435 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | ||
| Cargo net | 87 | 50 | 50 |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 350 | 350 |
| Premium Technology Package | 4,800 | ||
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | ||
| Cargo net | 56 | 42 | 42 |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 291 | 291 |
| Premium Technology Package | 4,380 | ||
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | |
| Options (change) | 2,795 | 5,280 | 480 |
| Options (change) | 2,342 | 4,780 | 400 |
| Destination | 825 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $36,615 | $36,070 | $37,370 |
| Total Invoice | $34,003 | $33,495 | $34,685 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $410 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,615 | $36,070 | $37,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -105 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,510 | $36,070 | $37,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total Invoice | $34,003 | $33,495 | $34,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | -98 | 0 | -278 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,905 | $33,495 | $34,407 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $912 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| 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 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,695 | $7,590 | $7,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $105 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -98 | 0 | -278 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,494 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 4200 | 84% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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