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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: $27,160

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $27,795
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Remote start 360 455
Rear spoiler 200  
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Class II trailer hitch   619
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531  
Remote start 275 341
Rear spoiler 154  
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 1,495 2,061
Options (change) 1,222 1,482
Destination 670 1,050
Total Price $27,160 $30,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,913
Model Year20062021
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,160$30,906
Adjustments for Features0-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$27,446

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062021
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062021
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.1 in
Length179.8 in182.1 in
Width73.3 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,123 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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

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