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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,905

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelSportageSportageForester
TrimSEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,590 $27,390 $27,795
AWD 1,700 1,500  
Premium Package 1,800    
Nightfall Edition Package 1,500    
Floor mats 155 155  
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 115 115 80
Rear bumper protector 75 75 98
Cargo cover 150 150 172
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 181
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   350 245
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295  
Eyesight Package     1,695
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Power liftgate     450
AWD 0 0  
Premium Package 0    
Nightfall Edition Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Cargo net 0 0 44
Cargo tray 0 0 52
Rear bumper protector 0 0 63
Cargo cover 0 0 111
Roof rack crossbars 0 0 117
Class II trailer hitch 0 0 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 158
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0  
Eyesight Package     1,412
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Power liftgate     413
Options (change) 6,195 3,340 3,781
Options (change) 0 0 2,946
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,050
Total Price $33,960 $31,905 $32,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sportage S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year202120212021
ModelSportageSportageForester
TrimSEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4181hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG21/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$33,960$31,905$32,626
Adjustments for Features-1,9750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,985$31,905$32,401
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212021
ModelSportageSportageForester
TrimSEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,450$6,475$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-680-28

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212021
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length176.4 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height64.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Voice control for audio system25No
Wireless charging station75No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Remote climate control25No
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested77538%
Total Not Requested127562%
Nightfall Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Metal pedals75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested55529%
Total Not Requested137571%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested217598%
Total Not Requested502%

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