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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $592

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $26,900
Base Invoice $26,116 $25,095
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,325
Options (change) 2,068 3,500
Options (change) 1,648 3,110
Destination 645 800
Total Price $30,608 $31,200
Total Invoice $28,409 $29,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,714
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,608$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,608$28,715
Total Invoice$28,409$29,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,409$26,695

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082013
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
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
Media drive, small $5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
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$5,520$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,310

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082013
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

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