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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: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $25,795
Base Invoice $30,836 $24,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Cargo cover 182  
Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,500
AWD   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Cargo cover 118  
Navigation Package   1,340
Premium Package   2,230
AWD   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   450
Options (change) 490 6,000
Options (change) 317 5,420
Destination 825 695
Total Price $34,310 $32,490
Total Invoice $31,978 $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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year20142011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,310$32,490
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$32,490
Total Invoice$31,978$30,185
Adjustments for Features-2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,759$30,185

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2190

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in174.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft354.6 ft3

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

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, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

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