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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $6,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForester
TrimLXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,195 $27,395
Floor mats 85  
Cargo tray 90 80
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Remote start 360 455
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Rear bumper protector   98
Cargo cover   172
Class II trailer hitch   619
Floor mats 65  
Cargo tray 70 52
All-weather floor mats 57 52
Remote start 275 341
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Rear bumper protector   63
Cargo cover   111
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 950 1,505
Options (change) 729 1,083
Destination 700 1,010
Total Price $23,845 $29,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,721
Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForester
TrimLXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT
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$23,845$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$25,050

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForester
TrimLXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.1 in
Length180.7 in182.1 in
Width73.3 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,083 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
31.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft376.1 ft3

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