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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: $9,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,755

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $26,409
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Cargo net 50 50 46
Cargo cover 150 150 166
Remote start 425 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 468
Bodyside moldings     238
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Cargo net 42 42 30
Cargo cover 120 120 108
Remote start 353 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 351
Bodyside moldings     155
Rear bumper protector     51
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) 2,820 2,820 4,601
Options (change) 2,535 2,535 3,651
Destination 940 940 695
Total Price $42,860 $48,160 $33,491
Total Invoice $40,223 $45,138 $30,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,903
Model Year201820182009
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSX V6SX Limited V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,860$48,160$33,491
Adjustments for Features-5,930-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,930$38,455$33,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$40,223$45,138$30,755
Adjustments for Features-5,565-9,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,658$36,042$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,384$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelSorentoSorentoForester
TrimSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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$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 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 
Total Value of Features$10,775$14,550$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,930$9,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,565-9,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.0 in
Length187.4 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft368.3 ft3

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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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