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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: $33,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,950

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,100 $38,300 $41,500 $28,495
Base Invoice $30,456 $36,006 $38,987 $26,707
Touring Package 2,900      
Premium Package 2,500      
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Floor mats 150      
Cargo net 50 50 50 46
Cargo tray 115 115 115 75
Cargo cover 150 150 150 166
Remote start 425 425 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 395 468
Navigation system       1,800
Bodyside moldings       238
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
iPod integration       223
Wheel-lip moldings       432
Satellite radio       453
Touring Package 2,703      
Premium Package 2,305      
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 42 42 42 30
Cargo tray 93 93 93 46
Cargo cover 120 120 120 108
Remote start 353 353 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 327 351
Navigation system       1,501
Bodyside moldings       155
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
iPod integration       145
Wheel-lip moldings       324
Satellite radio       340
Options (change) 8,485 2,935 2,935 4,676
Options (change) 7,776 2,628 2,628 3,548
Destination 895 895 895 695
Total Price $41,480 $42,130 $45,330 $33,866
Total Invoice $39,127 $39,529 $42,510 $30,950

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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: $2,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,320
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,480$42,130$45,330$33,866
Adjustments for Features-4,890-5,605-7,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,590$36,525$38,050$33,866
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$39,127$39,529$42,510$30,950
Adjustments for Features-4,613-5,259-6,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,514$34,270$35,683$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$244$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V62.5 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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
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 with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
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
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,550$10,265$11,940$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$5,605$7,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,613-5,259-6,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.0 in
Length187.4 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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