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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,004

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,414

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $22,095 $22,595 $29,095
Base Invoice $23,270 $20,982 $21,423 $27,405
Luxury Package 1,600      
Rear spoiler 200      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Remote start 360 400 400 400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Bodyside moldings   220 220 220
Cargo net   40 40 40
Roof rack   249   229
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Luxury Package 1,430      
Rear spoiler 154      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531      
Remote start 275 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Bodyside moldings   143 143 143
Cargo net   26 26 26
Roof rack   162   149
Sunroof   888 888  
Options (change) 2,755 2,159 1,910 1,139
Options (change) 2,390 1,682 1,520 781
Destination 670 750 750 750
Total Price $28,420 $25,004 $25,255 $30,984
Total Invoice $26,330 $23,414 $23,693 $28,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine192hp V6148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$28,420$25,004$25,255$30,984
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-1,730-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$23,299$23,525$30,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226$6,830
Total Invoice$26,330$23,414$23,693$28,936
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-1,623-798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,330$21,817$22,070$28,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$253$6,321

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300$300 $300
Roof rails  $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Barometer$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,270$5,295$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$1,730$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-1,623-798

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20062012
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in104.1 in
Length179.8 in173.8 in
Width73.3 in68.5 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

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

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