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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,686

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,094

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $27,992
Limited Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 48
Cargo cover 125 125 166
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system     1,000
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Limited Package 1,785    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Premium Package 1,340    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 31
Cargo cover 100 100 108
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 351
AWD 1,615 1,595  
Navigation system     888
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 7,030 3,530 3,016
Options (change) 6,317 3,172 2,327
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $35,420 $36,720 $33,686
Total Invoice $33,267 $34,387 $31,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $703
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,420$36,720$33,686
Adjustments for Features-1,565-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,855$34,480$33,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$33,267$34,387$31,094
Adjustments for Features-1,470-2,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,797$32,289$31,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$492$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$7,725$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,470-2,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length183.9 in179.5 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height67.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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