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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,820

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $29,990
Base Invoice $30,836 $28,206
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Cargo net 87 50
Cargo cover 182 140
Roof rack crossbars 199 225
Class II trailer hitch 622 400
Remote start 436 425
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Cargo net 56 42
Cargo cover 118 114
Roof rack crossbars 117 187
Class II trailer hitch 466 332
Remote start 328 353
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 1,834 2,935
Options (change) 1,284 2,613
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,654 $33,820
Total Invoice $32,945 $31,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,892
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,654$33,820
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,654$33,115
Total Invoice$32,945$31,714
Adjustments for Features0-661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,945$31,053

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142016
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,220$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142016
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.3,585 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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