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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $30,500
Base Invoice $30,927 $28,380
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76 350
Remote start 445 425
Technology Package   3,000
Cargo tray   80
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 42
Universal garage door opener 49 291
Remote start 333 353
Technology Package   2,727
Cargo tray   67
Options (change) 2,705 3,905
Options (change) 2,207 3,480
Destination 850 895
Total Price $36,650 $35,300
Total Invoice $33,984 $32,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,650$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$35,005
Total Invoice$33,984$32,755
Adjustments for Features0-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,984$32,481

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$7,670$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157551%
Total Not Requested150049%

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