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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: $23,995

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,295

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $21,395
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $20,000
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 185
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622 340
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo net 87 87 87  
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Luxury Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       150
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 140
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466 260
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo net 56 56 56  
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Luxury Package       1,150
Rear spoiler       120
Options (change) 1,362 1,362 1,362 1,975
Options (change) 933 933 933 1,670
Destination 825 825 825 625
Total Price $30,182 $32,182 $35,182 $23,995
Total Invoice $27,980 $29,809 $32,594 $22,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/60-16
Total Price$30,182$32,182$35,182$23,995
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,725-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,607$27,457$30,257$23,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$27,980$29,809$32,594$22,295
Adjustments for Features-3,314-4,377-4,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,666$25,432$28,031$22,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$766$3,365$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,940$8,140$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$4,725$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,314-4,377-4,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.6 ft3

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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 headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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