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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: $10,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,316

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,620 $33,675
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 90  
Remote start 360 455
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Roof rack crossbars   181
Class II trailer hitch   619
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 70  
Remote start 275 341
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 3,490 1,786
Options (change) 2,996 1,265
Destination 700 915
Total Price $28,485 $38,791
Total Invoice $26,316 $35,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,664
Model Year20082018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,485$38,791
Adjustments for Features0-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,485$30,271
Total Invoice$26,316$35,855
Adjustments for Features0-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,316$27,980

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Barometer$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$12,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,875

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in180.9 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft374.7 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 headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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