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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: $26,090

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,237

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $21,900
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $20,480
Rugged Package 887 887 887  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,200
Rear spoiler 368 368   150
Remote start 432 432 432 250
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 340
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Luxury Package       1,300
Cargo tray       75
Roof rack crossbars       200
Rugged Package 608 608 608  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,075
Rear spoiler 276 276   120
Remote start 324 324 324 215
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 260
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Luxury Package       1,185
Cargo tray       57
Roof rack crossbars       170
Options (change) 3,847 3,647 3,279 3,515
Options (change) 2,945 2,767 2,491 3,082
Destination 775 775 775 675
Total Price $31,217 $32,317 $33,949 $26,090
Total Invoice $28,625 $29,636 $31,258 $24,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,903
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$31,217$32,317$33,949$26,090
Adjustments for Features-2,710-3,410-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,507$28,907$30,364$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$28,625$29,636$31,258$24,237
Adjustments for Features-2,485-3,127-3,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,140$26,509$27,957$24,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$369$1,817$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,675$6,850$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$3,410$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,485-3,127-3,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122009
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

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