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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: $30,284

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,985

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $26,005
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225  
Cargo cover 125 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50 46
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 295
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Rear spoiler       353
4-speed automatic       800
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187  
Cargo cover 104 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 42 30
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 192
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Rear spoiler       230
4-speed automatic       728
Options (change) 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,764
Options (change) 2,373 2,358 2,358 1,355
Destination 895 895 895 625
Total Price $34,195 $40,195 $43,395 $30,284
Total Invoice $32,422 $37,773 $40,793 $27,985

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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: $1,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,991
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$34,195$40,195$43,395$30,284
Adjustments for Features-2,580-7,455-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$32,740$35,140$30,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,525$0
Total Invoice$32,422$37,773$40,793$27,985
Adjustments for Features-2,446-7,006-7,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,976$30,767$33,033$27,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$791$3,057$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$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$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $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$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$7,875$12,750$13,550$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$7,455$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,446-7,006-7,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length184.4 in176.6 in
Width74.2 in68.3 in
Height66.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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