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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: $33,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,755

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $26,409
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 46
Rear bumper protector 65   78
Cargo cover 125 125 166
Remote start 350 350 432
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 30
Rear bumper protector 50   51
Cargo cover 100 100 108
Remote start 280 280 324
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 351
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 8,055 4,190 4,601
Options (change) 7,185 3,730 3,651
Destination 800 800 695
Total Price $36,805 $38,140 $33,491
Total Invoice $34,475 $35,655 $30,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $413
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,805$38,140$33,491
Adjustments for Features-3,530-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$33,985$33,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$34,475$35,655$30,755
Adjustments for Features-3,307-3,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,168$31,771$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Limited
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,325$8,950$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,307-3,8840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested195057%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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