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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: $26,075

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,348

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX V6SX V62.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $22,095 $22,595 $29,095
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $20,982 $21,423 $27,405
Limited Package 2,000        
Premium Package 3,300        
Floor mats 115 115      
Remote start 350 350 400 400 400
Cargo net 50 50 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 65   71 71 71
Cargo cover 125 125      
Roof rack crossbars   195      
Panoramic sunroof   1,500      
Navigation Package     1,000 1,000  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings     220 220 220
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Roof rack     249   229
Navigation system         1,000
Limited Package 1,785        
Premium Package 2,945        
Floor mats 95 95      
Remote start 280 280 300 300 300
Cargo net 40 40 26 26 26
Rear bumper protector 50   46 46 46
Cargo cover 100 100      
Roof rack crossbars   150      
Panoramic sunroof   1,340      
Navigation Package     888 888  
Sunroof     888 888  
Bodyside moldings     143 143 143
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Roof rack     162   149
Navigation system         888
Options (change) 6,005 2,335 3,230 2,981 2,210
Options (change) 5,295 2,005 2,616 2,454 1,715
Destination 800 800 750 750 750
Total Price $34,755 $36,285 $26,075 $26,326 $32,055
Total Invoice $32,585 $33,930 $24,348 $24,627 $29,870

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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: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,838
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX V6SX V62.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$34,755$36,285$26,075$26,326$32,055
Adjustments for Features-3,380-4,055-825-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,375$32,230$25,250$25,476$32,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$226$6,805
Total Invoice$32,585$33,930$24,348$24,627$29,870
Adjustments for Features-3,169-3,792-770-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,416$30,138$23,578$23,832$29,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$722$0$254$6,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX V6SX V62.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,500$8,175$4,945$4,970$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$4,055$825$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,169-3,792-770-7950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.1 in
Length183.9 in173.8 in
Width74.2 in68.5 in
Height67.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 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 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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