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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: $36,650

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,631

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $32,995
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $30,836
Touring Package 4,300      
Cargo tray 95 95 95  
Cargo net 50 50 50 87
Rear bumper protector 75 75   92
Cargo cover 125 125 125 182
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225 199
Remote start 425 425 425 436
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 622
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       198
Door sill trim plates       36
Universal garage door opener       74
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia       202
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia       293
AC power outlet       409
Touring Package 3,982      
Cargo tray 78 78 78  
Cargo net 42 42 42 56
Rear bumper protector 62 62   59
Cargo cover 104 104 104 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187 117
Remote start 353 353 353 328
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 466
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       128
Door sill trim plates       23
Universal garage door opener       48
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia       131
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia       190
AC power outlet       306
Options (change) 7,745 3,195 3,120 2,830
Options (change) 7,056 2,851 2,789 1,970
Destination 895 895 895 825
Total Price $39,340 $40,790 $43,915 $36,650
Total Invoice $37,105 $38,266 $41,224 $33,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,559
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,340$40,790$43,915$36,650
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,180-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$37,610$39,935$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$2,625$0
Total Invoice$37,105$38,266$41,224$33,631
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,983-3,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,190$35,283$37,488$33,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$93$2,298$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Terrain selector   $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 
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  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,525$9,325$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,180$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,915-2,983-3,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152014
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
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 liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112529%
Total Not Requested275071%

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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