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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $18,510
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Stability control       650
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Stability control       580
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 313 313 313 2,150
Options (change) 202 202 202 1,900
Destination 875 875 875 675
Total Price $30,383 $32,483 $35,483 $22,720
Total Invoice $28,398 $30,320 $33,105 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,444
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/60-16
Total Price$30,383$32,483$35,483$22,720
Adjustments for Features-5,165-7,275-7,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,218$25,208$28,008$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,398$30,320$33,105$21,085
Adjustments for Features-4,828-6,791-6,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,570$23,529$26,131$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$2,602$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelForesterForesterForesterOptima
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$9,650$9,850$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$7,275$7,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,828-6,791-6,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172008
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 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 Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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