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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,729

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,429

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,990
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,206
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 50
Class II trailer hitch 295 400
4-speed automatic 800  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   140
Roof rack crossbars   225
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 42
Class II trailer hitch 192 332
4-speed automatic 727  
Floor mats   93
Cargo cover   114
Roof rack crossbars   187
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 2,209 2,430
Options (change) 1,688 2,193
Destination 625 895
Total Price $30,729 $33,315
Total Invoice $28,429 $31,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,729$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,729$28,685
Total Invoice$28,429$31,294
Adjustments for Features0-4,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,429$26,945

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20072016
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 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,070$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,349

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20072016
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.3,585 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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