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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: $28,950 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $5,308 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $4,959 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,095 | $26,200 |
| Base Invoice | $30,927 | $24,480 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| Premium Package | 1,790 | |
| Options (change) | 313 | 2,000 |
| Options (change) | 202 | 1,790 |
| Destination | 850 | 750 |
| Total Price | $34,258 | $28,950 |
| Total Invoice | $31,979 | $27,020 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,623 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,453 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,258 | $28,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,685 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,573 | $28,950 |
| Total Invoice | $31,979 | $27,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,506 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,473 | $27,020 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,260 | $4,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,685 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,506 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 91% |
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