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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: $33,196

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $33,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo net 46 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75
Cargo tray 75 115
Cargo cover 166 150
Class II trailer hitch 468 425
iPod integration 223  
Floor mats   155
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo net 30 0
Rear bumper protector 51 0
Cargo tray 46 0
Cargo cover 108 0
Class II trailer hitch 351 0
iPod integration 145  
Floor mats   0
AWD   0
Options (change) 4,006 2,470
Options (change) 3,069 0
Destination 695 1,175
Total Price $33,196 $37,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,524
Model Year20102021
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$33,196$37,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,196$30,140

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102021
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,495$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102021
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft360.1 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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