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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: $28,605

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,466

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,345 $28,495
Base Invoice $23,600 $26,707
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 110 75
Remote start 360 432
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Skid plates   584
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 85 46
Remote start 275 324
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Skid plates   380
Options (change) 2,510 2,784
Options (change) 2,116 1,942
Destination 750 695
Total Price $28,605 $31,974
Total Invoice $26,466 $29,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,514
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,176
Model Year20092010
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 1080, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$28,605$31,974
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,119
Total Invoice$26,466$29,344
Adjustments for Features0-1,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,466$27,642

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
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 
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 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,702

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length180.7 in179.5 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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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%

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