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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: $31,600 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $5,823 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $5,465 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $24,760 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | |
| Options (change) | 418 | 4,350 |
| Options (change) | 270 | 3,885 |
| Destination | 915 | 750 |
| Total Price | $37,423 | $31,600 |
| Total Invoice | $34,860 | $29,395 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $777 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $683 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $37,423 | $31,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,823 | $31,600 |
| Total Invoice | $34,860 | $29,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,148 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,712 | $29,395 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $11,400 | $4,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,148 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 45.5 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 | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 2330 | 78% |
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