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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: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,793

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,700
Base Invoice $26,005 $30,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 50
4-speed automatic 800  
Floor mats   135
Cargo cover   140
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 42
4-speed automatic 728  
Floor mats   108
Cargo cover   114
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 1,469 1,825
Options (change) 1,163 1,689
Destination 625 895
Total Price $29,989 $35,420
Total Invoice $27,793 $33,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,074
Model Year20062017
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-19
Total Price$29,989$35,420
Adjustments for Features0-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,989$27,165
Total Invoice$27,793$33,534
Adjustments for Features0-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,793$25,719

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,270$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,815

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in176.4 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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