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

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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,028

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $6,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,642

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $5,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,345 $19,995 $27,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $23,600 $19,049 $25,978 $26,389
Luxury Package 1,500      
Rear spoiler 200      
Remote start 360 432 432 432
Cargo tray 110 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192 192 192
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Bodyside moldings   198 198 198
Roof rack   250 250 250
Cargo net   37 37 37
Rear bumper protector   69 69 69
Luxury Package 1,340      
Rear spoiler 154      
Remote start 275 324 324 324
Cargo tray 85 46 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125 125
Universal garage door opener   55 55 55
Bodyside moldings   129 129 129
Roof rack   150 150 150
Cargo net   24 24 24
Rear bumper protector   45 45 45
Options (change) 2,170 1,338 1,338 1,338
Options (change) 1,854 898 898 898
Destination 750 695 695 695
Total Price $28,265 $22,028 $29,528 $30,028
Total Invoice $26,204 $20,642 $27,571 $27,982

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT5M5T4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$28,265$22,028$29,528$30,028
Adjustments for Features-2,4200-1,500-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,845$22,028$28,028$29,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$7,250
Total Invoice$26,204$20,642$27,571$27,982
Adjustments for Features-2,2440-1,401-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,960$20,642$26,170$27,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,528$6,641

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop  $100$100
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Barometer$25   
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$2,745$4,245$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0$1,500$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2440-1,401-699

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20092009
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in173.8 in
Width73.3 in68.5 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5GT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium

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

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