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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: $38,844

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,889

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,300 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,035 $33,675
AWD 1,800  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 95  
Cargo cover 125  
Roof rack crossbars 225 181
Remote start 425 455
Class II trailer hitch 400 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
AWD 1,693  
Cargo net 42 44
Cargo tray 78  
Cargo cover 104  
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 341
Class II trailer hitch 332 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 3,120 1,839
Options (change) 2,789 1,299
Destination 850 915
Total Price $42,270 $38,844
Total Invoice $39,674 $35,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,249
Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$42,270$38,844
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,270$37,259
Total Invoice$39,674$35,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,674$34,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,225$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,464

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in180.9 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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