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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: $34,130

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,414

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $29,895
Base Invoice $34,520 $37,540 $27,992
Cargo net 50 50 48
Cargo tray 95 95  
Rear bumper protector 75    
Cargo cover 125 125 166
Roof rack crossbars 225 225  
Remote start 425 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 468
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Utility Package     705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Cargo net 42 42 31
Cargo tray 78 78  
Rear bumper protector 62    
Cargo cover 104 104 108
Roof rack crossbars 187 187  
Remote start 353 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 351
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Utility Package     492
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Options (change) 3,195 3,120 3,460
Options (change) 2,851 2,789 2,647
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $40,790 $43,915 $34,130
Total Invoice $38,266 $41,224 $31,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,282
Model Year201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,790$43,915$34,130
Adjustments for Features-3,805-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,985$39,310$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0
Total Invoice$38,266$41,224$31,414
Adjustments for Features-3,570-4,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,696$36,901$31,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$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 with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,750$9,550$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,570-4,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested16569%
Total Not Requested7531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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