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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: $28,760

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelSorentoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,270 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Luxury Package 1,600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Remote start 360 445 445 445
Rear spoiler 200      
Class III trailer hitch 340      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Class II trailer hitch   634 634 634
Luxury Package 1,430      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531      
Remote start 275 333 333 333
Rear spoiler 154      
Class III trailer hitch 262      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Options (change) 3,095 1,626 1,626 1,626
Options (change) 2,652 1,162 1,162 1,162
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $28,760 $31,271 $33,271 $36,271
Total Invoice $26,592 $28,967 $30,797 $33,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,418
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelSorentoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,760$31,271$33,271$36,271
Adjustments for Features0-4,095-5,055-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$27,176$28,216$31,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$26,592$28,967$30,797$33,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,793-4,679-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,592$25,174$26,118$28,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$944$3,542

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelSorentoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Barometer$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$7,935$8,895$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,095$5,055$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,793-4,679-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in180.9 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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