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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: $28,485

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,316

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,620 $28,084
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 90  
Remote start 360 432
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Bodyside moldings   240
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 70  
Remote start 275 324
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Bodyside moldings   156
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 3,490 2,358
Options (change) 2,996 1,659
Destination 700 795
Total Price $28,485 $33,148
Total Invoice $26,316 $30,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,960
Model Year20082013
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$28,485$33,148
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,485$30,693
Total Invoice$26,316$30,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,316$28,276

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,490$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,262

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length180.7 in169.5 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,440 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
31.7 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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