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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: $33,550

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,744

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $26,900
Base Invoice $26,707 $25,105
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo cover 166 140
Class II trailer hitch 468 400
Remote start 432 425
iPod integration 223  
Premium Package   2,900
Floor mats   115
AWD   1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 42
Cargo tray 46 67
Cargo cover 108 114
Class II trailer hitch 351 332
Remote start 324 353
iPod integration 145  
Premium Package   2,682
Floor mats   93
AWD   1,399
Panoramic sunroof   1,385
Options (change) 4,360 7,110
Options (change) 3,342 6,467
Destination 695 850
Total Price $33,550 $34,860
Total Invoice $30,744 $32,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,550$34,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$32,555
Total Invoice$30,744$32,422
Adjustments for Features0-2,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,744$30,278

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102014
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 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
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 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,645$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102014
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.3,585 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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