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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: $39,050

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,718

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSX V6SX Limited V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,800 $44,100 $32,995
Base Invoice $36,470 $41,385 $30,836
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 87
Cargo cover 150 150 182
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 199
Remote start 425 425 436
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 622
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400
Door sill trim plates     36
Universal garage door opener     74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Rear bumper protector     92
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     202
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     293
AC power outlet     409
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo net 42 42 56
Cargo cover 120 120 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 117
Remote start 353 353 328
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 466
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087
Door sill trim plates     23
Universal garage door opener     48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Rear bumper protector     59
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     131
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     190
AC power outlet     306
Options (change) 5,045 3,045 5,230
Options (change) 4,590 2,722 4,057
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $44,740 $48,040 $39,050
Total Invoice $41,955 $45,002 $35,718

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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: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year201720172014
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSX V6SX Limited V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$44,740$48,040$39,050
Adjustments for Features-4,565-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$42,300$39,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$41,955$45,002$35,718
Adjustments for Features-4,281-5,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,674$39,625$35,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,951$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172014
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSX V6SX Limited V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
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$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,975$12,150$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,281-5,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.9 in
Length187.4 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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