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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $25,795
Base Invoice $26,005 $24,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Premium Package   2,500
AWD   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Premium Package   2,230
AWD   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   450
Options (change) 1,423 4,500
Options (change) 1,133 4,080
Destination 625 695
Total Price $29,943 $30,990
Total Invoice $27,763 $28,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,762
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$29,943$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$27,935
Total Invoice$27,763$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$26,001

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,295$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,844

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in174.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

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