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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: $28,035

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $376

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelSorentoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,620 $25,001 $26,005
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200 353 353
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Class II trailer hitch   295 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154 230 230
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Class II trailer hitch   192 192
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 3,040 891 1,074
Options (change) 2,651 579 698
Destination 700 625 625
Total Price $28,035 $28,411 $29,594
Total Invoice $25,971 $26,205 $27,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $163
Model Year200720062006
ModelSorentoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,035$28,411$29,594
Adjustments for Features-795-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$27,536$29,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$25,971$26,205$27,328
Adjustments for Features-736-8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,235$25,398$27,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720062006
ModelSorentoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,270$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-736-8070

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length180.7 in176.6 in
Width73.3 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2259%

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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