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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: $21,790 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,885 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,627 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $19,100 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $17,605 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 220 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Leather Package | 890 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 169 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | |||
| Options (change) | 365 | 365 | 365 | 2,100 |
| Options (change) | 236 | 236 | 236 | 1,834 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 590 |
| Total Price | $30,675 | $34,370 | $37,370 | $21,790 |
| Total Invoice | $28,656 | $32,038 | $34,826 | $20,029 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,336 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 120, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/60-15 |
| Total Price | $30,675 | $34,370 | $37,370 | $21,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,665 | -11,450 | -11,750 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,010 | $22,920 | $25,620 | $21,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,090 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,656 | $32,038 | $34,826 | $20,029 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,226 | -10,673 | -10,950 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,430 | $21,365 | $23,876 | $20,029 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,065 | $0 | $2,511 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| 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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $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 | $9,140 | $13,925 | $14,225 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,665 | $11,450 | $11,750 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,226 | -10,673 | -10,950 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 185.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,282 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
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