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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: $37,128

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,267

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,538

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $34,295
Base Invoice $31,125 $32,028
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 90
Cargo cover 125 182
Roof rack crossbars 195 199
Remote start 350 445
Class II trailer hitch 350 634
AWD 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 40 58
Cargo cover 100 118
Roof rack crossbars 150 117
Remote start 280 333
Class II trailer hitch 280 475
AWD 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,340  
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Options (change) 4,385 1,958
Options (change) 3,880 1,364
Destination 800 875
Total Price $38,335 $37,128
Total Invoice $35,805 $34,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $861
Model Year20122017
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,335$37,128
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,610$37,128
Total Invoice$35,805$34,267
Adjustments for Features-6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,128$34,267

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6770

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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