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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: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,237

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSportage
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $21,900
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $20,480
Navigation Package 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 200
Remote start 445 445 445 250
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 340
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Luxury Package       1,300
Cargo tray       75
Rear spoiler       150
Navigation system       1,200
Navigation Package 1,157      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 170
Remote start 333 333 333 215
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 260
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Luxury Package       1,185
Cargo tray       57
Rear spoiler       120
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 3,270 1,920 1,920 3,515
Options (change) 2,497 1,340 1,340 3,082
Destination 850 850 850 675
Total Price $32,915 $33,565 $36,565 $26,090
Total Invoice $30,302 $30,975 $33,759 $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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,396
Model Year2016201620162009
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/60-16
Total Price$32,915$33,565$36,565$26,090
Adjustments for Features-3,985-4,220-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,930$29,345$32,145$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$30,302$30,975$33,759$24,237
Adjustments for Features-3,669-3,894-4,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,633$27,081$29,678$24,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$448$3,045$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2016201620162009
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 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Skid plate (one)   $50
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$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$7,800$8,035$8,235$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$4,220$4,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,669-3,894-4,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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