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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage 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 Sportage Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,640 Kia Sportage EX | |||
| Difference: $4,142 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,947 Kia Sportage EX | |||
| Difference: $3,609 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Sportage |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $21,900 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $20,480 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 72 | 72 | |
| Skid plate (one) | 110 | 110 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |
| Cargo tray | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 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 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 200 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 47 | 47 | |
| Skid plate (one) | 71 | 71 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |
| Cargo tray | 46 | 46 | 57 |
| 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 | 1,185 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 170 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,442 | 1,670 | 2,065 |
| Options (change) | 981 | 1,128 | 1,792 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 675 |
| Total Price | $28,782 | $30,210 | $24,640 |
| Total Invoice | $26,556 | $27,889 | $22,947 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,167 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Sportage |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 173hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 235/60-16 |
| Total Price | $28,782 | $30,210 | $24,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -975 | -335 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,807 | $29,875 | $24,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,556 | $27,889 | $22,947 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | -309 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,656 | $27,580 | $22,947 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,924 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Sportage |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| 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 | $5,115 | $4,475 | $4,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $975 | $335 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -900 | -309 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Sportage |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 23% |
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