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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: $31,028

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
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  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Class II trailer hitch 299 400
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   140
Roof rack crossbars   225
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 42
Cargo tray 46 67
Class II trailer hitch 195 332
Floor mats   93
Cargo cover   114
Roof rack crossbars   187
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 2,488 2,510
Options (change) 1,919 2,260
Destination 645 895
Total Price $31,028 $33,395
Total Invoice $28,680 $31,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,080
Model Year20082016
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,028$33,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,028$29,390
Total Invoice$28,680$31,361
Adjustments for Features0-3,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,680$27,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082016
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
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
USB port $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$5,295$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,761

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082016
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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