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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: $28,605

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,466

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,345 $33,095
Base Invoice $23,600 $30,927
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 110  
Remote start 360 445
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 85  
Remote start 275 333
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 2,510 1,920
Options (change) 2,116 1,340
Destination 750 850
Total Price $28,605 $35,865
Total Invoice $26,466 $33,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,161
Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,605$35,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$32,085
Total Invoice$26,466$33,117
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,466$29,627

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in180.9 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,624 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
31.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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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