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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: $32,490

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,795
Base Invoice $28,084 $24,070
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo cover 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,500
AWD   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   500
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo cover 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation Package   1,340
Premium Package   2,230
AWD   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   450
Options (change) 2,260 6,000
Options (change) 1,789 5,420
Destination 795 695
Total Price $33,050 $32,490
Total Invoice $30,668 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,050$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,050$32,200
Total Invoice$30,668$30,185
Adjustments for Features0-269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,668$29,916

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio$50 
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,935$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%

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