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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: $37,620

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $33,750
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90 50
Rear bumper protector 95 75
Cargo cover 182 150
Class II trailer hitch 634 425
Roof rack crossbars 199 225
Cargo tray   115
Floor mats   155
AWD   1,500
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58 0
Rear bumper protector 61 0
Cargo cover 118 0
Class II trailer hitch 475 0
Roof rack crossbars 117 0
Cargo tray   0
Floor mats   0
AWD   0
Options (change) 3,413 2,695
Options (change) 2,553 0
Destination 850 1,175
Total Price $38,058 $37,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,900
Model Year20162021
ModelForesterSportage
Trim2.0XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,058$37,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,058$34,325

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162021
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,330$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162021
ModelForesterSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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