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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $228

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterOptimaOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,927 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo net 90 50 50
Universal garage door opener 76 350 350
Remote start 445 425 425
Door sill trim plates 38    
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo net 58 42 42
Universal garage door opener 49 291 291
Remote start 333 353 353
Door sill trim plates 24    
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 2,743 8,710 825
Options (change) 2,231 7,908 686
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $36,688 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $34,008 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterOptimaOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,688$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-555-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,688$35,905$36,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$34,008$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-515-1,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,008$33,311$33,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterOptimaOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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
Cargo tray$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
Apple CarPlay 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
Wireless charging station  $75
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
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
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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,035$8,590$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-515-1,326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95018%
Total Not Requested420082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

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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