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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: $4,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,466

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,345 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,600 $28,084
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 110  
Remote start 360 432
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Class II trailer hitch   468
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 85  
Remote start 275 324
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 2,510 2,279
Options (change) 2,116 1,603
Destination 750 725
Total Price $28,605 $32,999
Total Invoice $26,466 $30,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year20092011
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$28,605$32,999
Adjustments for Features0-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,394
Total Invoice$26,466$30,412
Adjustments for Features0-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,466$28,011

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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
Satellite radio $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,401

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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