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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: $35,350

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $553

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,140

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $33,095
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $30,927
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 115 115  
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Cargo net 50 50 90
Rear bumper protector 65   95
Cargo cover 125 125 182
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 199
Remote start 350 350 445
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 634
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Premium Package 2,945    
Floor mats 95 95  
Interior ambient lighting 300    
Cargo net 40 40 58
Rear bumper protector 50   61
Cargo cover 100 100 118
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 117
Remote start 280 280 333
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 475
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Options (change) 6,600 4,385 1,958
Options (change) 5,850 3,880 1,364
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $35,350 $38,335 $35,903
Total Invoice $33,140 $35,805 $33,141

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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: $1,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,238
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,350$38,335$35,903
Adjustments for Features-1,320-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$35,645$35,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,615$0
Total Invoice$33,140$35,805$33,141
Adjustments for Features-1,237-2,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,903$33,293$33,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122015
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
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
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 
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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$7,180$8,550$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,237-2,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

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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