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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $329

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $18

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $26,900
Base Invoice $26,707 $25,095
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo cover 166  
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo cover 108  
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,400
Options (change) 3,339 4,500
Options (change) 2,591 4,080
Destination 695 800
Total Price $32,529 $32,200
Total Invoice $29,993 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year20102012
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,529$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,529$30,795
Total Invoice$29,993$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,993$28,667

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,645$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,308

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in174.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested160074%

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