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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: $28,760

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $928

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSorentoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,270 $24,330 $26,409
Luxury Package 1,600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Rear spoiler 200 367  
Remote start 360 432 432
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Skid plates   584 584
Luxury Package 1,430    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531    
Rear spoiler 154 275  
Remote start 275 324 324
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Skid plates   380 380
Options (change) 3,095 2,998 2,631
Options (change) 2,652 2,120 1,845
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $28,760 $29,688 $31,521
Total Invoice $26,592 $27,145 $28,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,911
Model Year200620092009
ModelSorentoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 1080, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,760$29,688$31,521
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$26,993$28,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673
Total Invoice$26,592$27,145$28,949
Adjustments for Features0-2,464-2,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,592$24,681$26,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,646

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
ModelSorentoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Barometer$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,415$6,110$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,464-2,622

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in179.5 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

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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