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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: $30,550

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,475

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $26,800
Base Invoice $32,028 $25,040
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Premium Package   2,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 313 2,950
Options (change) 202 2,635
Destination 875 800
Total Price $35,483 $30,550
Total Invoice $33,105 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $436
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterOptima
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,483$30,550
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,988$30,550
Total Invoice$33,105$28,475
Adjustments for Features-4,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,911$28,475

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Media drive, small $5
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$9,150$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1940

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
ModelForesterOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72524%
Total Not Requested230576%

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