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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,420

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,482

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $31,569
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 90
Cargo cover 125 125 182
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 634
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 58
Cargo cover 100 100 118
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 475
AWD 1,615 1,595  
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Options (change) 5,030 3,530 1,219
Options (change) 4,532 3,172 853
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $33,420 $36,720 $35,864
Total Invoice $31,482 $34,387 $33,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,795
Model Year201120112016
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,420$36,720$35,864
Adjustments for Features-5-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,415$35,165$35,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$31,482$34,387$33,272
Adjustments for Features-5-1,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,477$32,931$33,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112016
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,800$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-1,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in180.9 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height67.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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