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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: $34,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,698

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $28,084
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 48
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  
Roof rack crossbars   195 195
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 31
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  
Roof rack crossbars   150 117
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 8,155 6,085 3,721
Options (change) 7,275 5,400 2,819
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $36,905 $38,585 $34,511
Total Invoice $34,565 $35,965 $31,698

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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: $104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year201320132013
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Touring
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, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,905$38,585$34,511
Adjustments for Features-2,290-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$35,570$34,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0
Total Invoice$34,565$35,965$31,698
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,420$33,155$31,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack $300$300
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 
App support$0$0 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
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$7,675$8,400$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,145-2,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length183.9 in169.5 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?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested316595%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested86531%
Total Not Requested191569%

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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