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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: $28,245

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,191

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,345 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,600 $26,116
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 353
Cargo tray 110 75
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Skid plate (one)   110
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   299
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154 230
Cargo tray 85 46
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Skid plate (one)   71
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   195
Options (change) 2,150 2,225
Options (change) 1,841 1,703
Destination 750 645
Total Price $28,245 $30,765
Total Invoice $26,191 $28,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,690
Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,245$30,765
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,245$30,135
Total Invoice$26,191$28,464
Adjustments for Features0-583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,191$27,881

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Skid plate (one) $50
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
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 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-583

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,098 lb.3,350 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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