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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: $31,100

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,100 $38,300 $41,500 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,456 $36,006 $38,987 $26,116
Touring Package 2,900      
Premium Package 2,500      
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Floor mats 150      
Cargo cover 150 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 50 46
Cargo tray 115 115 115 75
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 395 299
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
4-speed automatic       1,000
Rear spoiler       353
Rear bumper protector       72
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Satellite radio       445
Touring Package 2,703      
Premium Package 2,305      
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Floor mats 125      
Cargo cover 120 120 120  
Cargo net 42 42 42 30
Cargo tray 93 93 93 46
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 327 195
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
4-speed automatic       909
Rear spoiler       230
Rear bumper protector       47
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Satellite radio       334
Options (change) 8,535 2,735 2,735 2,560
Options (change) 7,818 2,462 2,462 1,966
Destination 895 895 895 645
Total Price $41,530 $41,930 $45,130 $31,100
Total Invoice $39,169 $39,363 $42,344 $28,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,708
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$41,530$41,930$45,130$31,100
Adjustments for Features-6,865-7,380-9,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$34,550$36,075$31,100
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$39,169$39,363$42,344$28,727
Adjustments for Features-6,475-6,928-8,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,694$32,435$33,848$28,727
Cost Above Minimum$259$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$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 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,500$13,015$14,690$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,865$7,380$9,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,475-6,928-8,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in99.4 in
Length187.4 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested257596%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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