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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: $36,823

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,779

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,000 $38,300 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,925 $36,035 $30,927
Cargo tray 95 95  
Cargo net 50 50 90
Rear bumper protector 75   95
Cargo cover 125 125 182
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 199
Remote start 425 425 445
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 634
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     207
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     298
AC power outlet     415
Cargo tray 78 78  
Cargo net 42 42 58
Rear bumper protector 62   61
Cargo cover 104 104 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 117
Remote start 353 353 333
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 475
AWD 1,697 1,693  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     134
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     193
AC power outlet     311
Options (change) 3,195 3,120 2,878
Options (change) 2,855 2,789 2,002
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $39,045 $42,270 $36,823
Total Invoice $36,630 $39,674 $33,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $735
Model Year201420142015
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp 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)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,045$42,270$36,823
Adjustments for Features-2,255-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,790$39,215$36,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$36,630$39,674$33,779
Adjustments for Features-2,116-2,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,514$36,807$33,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,293$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142015
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT 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 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,850$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,116-2,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in180.9 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft374.7 ft3

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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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