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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: $1,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,270 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Luxury Package 1,600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Rear spoiler 200 368 368  
Remote start 360 432 432 432
Class III trailer hitch 340      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo net   48 48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
Luxury Package 1,430      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531      
Rear spoiler 154 276 276  
Remote start 275 324 324 324
Class III trailer hitch 262      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo net   31 31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Options (change) 3,095 2,647 2,647 2,279
Options (change) 2,652 1,879 1,879 1,603
Destination 670 775 775 775
Total Price $28,760 $30,017 $31,317 $32,949
Total Invoice $26,592 $27,559 $28,748 $30,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,301
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 1080, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,760$30,017$31,317$32,949
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-3,370-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$27,547$27,947$29,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$26,592$27,559$28,748$30,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,268-3,094-3,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,592$25,291$25,654$27,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$363$1,881

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Barometer$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,590$6,060$6,960$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,470$3,370$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,268-3,094-3,198

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
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-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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