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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: $22,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,255

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $20,995
Base Invoice $30,927 $19,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
2.7L V6   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 313 1,000
Options (change) 202 940
Destination 850 695
Total Price $34,258 $22,690
Total Invoice $31,979 $21,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,740
Model Year20152010
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, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/60-16
Total Price$34,258$22,690
Adjustments for Features-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,848$22,690
Total Invoice$31,979$21,255
Adjustments for Features-5,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,995$21,255

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152010
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 
Proximity key$250 
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, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$7,835$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152010
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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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%

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