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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: $24,040

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,322

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $21,395
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,000
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 150
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 340
Cargo net 46 46  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Luxury Package     1,300
Cargo mat     75
Roof rack crossbars     185
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 120
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 260
Cargo net 30 30  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Luxury Package     1,150
Cargo mat     57
Roof rack crossbars     140
Options (change) 850 1,078 2,050
Options (change) 554 701 1,727
Destination 645 645 595
Total Price $28,190 $29,618 $24,040
Total Invoice $26,129 $27,462 $22,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,940
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$28,190$29,618$24,040
Adjustments for Features-935-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,255$29,423$24,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0
Total Invoice$26,129$27,462$22,322
Adjustments for Features-867-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,262$27,281$22,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,019$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$4,990$4,250$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-867-1810

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in171.3 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%

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