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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $20,690
Base Invoice $30,927 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 313 3,275
Options (change) 202 2,865
Destination 850 675
Total Price $34,258 $24,640
Total Invoice $31,979 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,694
Model Year20152009
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4194hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,258$24,640
Adjustments for Features-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,448$24,640
Total Invoice$31,979$22,795
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,489$22,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152009
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,910$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4900

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152009
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
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%

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