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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: $23,780

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,125

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,000
Skid plates 584 584  
Rear spoiler 367   150
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 340
Cargo cover 166 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo net 46 46  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Luxury Package     1,300
Skid plates 380 380  
Rear spoiler 275   120
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 260
Cargo cover 108 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo net 30 30  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Luxury Package     1,150
Options (change) 2,566 2,199 1,790
Options (change) 1,796 1,521 1,530
Destination 695 695 595
Total Price $29,256 $31,089 $23,780
Total Invoice $26,821 $28,625 $22,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,312
Model Year200920092006
ModelForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$29,256$31,089$23,780
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,656$28,329$23,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0
Total Invoice$26,821$28,625$22,125
Adjustments for Features-2,384-2,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,437$26,084$22,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,647$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200920092006
ModelForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,550$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,384-2,5410

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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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