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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: $33,566

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,801

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $26,409
Touring Package 4,300      
Cargo net 50 50 50 46
Cargo tray 95 95 95 75
Rear bumper protector 75 75   78
Cargo cover 125 125 125 166
Remote start 425 425 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 468
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       82
iPod integration       223
Bodyside moldings       238
Wheel-lip moldings       432
Satellite radio       453
Navigation system       1,800
Touring Package 3,982      
Cargo net 42 42 42 30
Cargo tray 78 78 78 46
Rear bumper protector 62 62   51
Cargo cover 104 104 104 108
Remote start 353 353 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 351
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       54
iPod integration       145
Bodyside moldings       155
Wheel-lip moldings       324
Satellite radio       340
Navigation system       1,650
Options (change) 7,270 2,970 2,895 4,676
Options (change) 6,661 2,664 2,602 3,697
Destination 895 895 895 695
Total Price $38,865 $40,565 $43,690 $33,566
Total Invoice $36,710 $38,079 $41,037 $30,801

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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: $1,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,551
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,865$40,565$43,690$33,566
Adjustments for Features-3,555-4,905-5,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$35,660$37,985$33,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$2,675$0
Total Invoice$36,710$38,079$41,037$30,801
Adjustments for Features-3,358-4,604-5,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,352$33,475$35,678$30,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$123$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520152009
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
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$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$8,100$9,450$10,250$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$4,905$5,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,358-4,604-5,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length184.4 in179.5 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85022%
Total Not Requested302578%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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