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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: $31,335

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,415

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEXSX V6WRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,950 $33,150 $34,995
Base Invoice $24,595 $31,125 $33,010
Premium Plus Package 3,800    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Remote start 350 350 432
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Navigation system     1,800
BBS Package     2,000
Bodyside moldings     198
Universal garage door opener     85
Satellite radio     453
Roof rack     250
Premium Plus Package 3,395    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Remote start 280 280 324
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Navigation system     1,670
BBS Package     1,857
Bodyside moldings     129
Universal garage door opener     55
Satellite radio     340
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 4,585 785 5,410
Options (change) 4,020 625 4,650
Destination 800 800 645
Total Price $31,335 $34,735 $41,050
Total Invoice $29,415 $32,550 $38,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,279
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEXSX V6WRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine191hp I4276hp V6305hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,335$34,735$41,050
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$32,090$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,235$0
Total Invoice$29,415$32,550$38,305
Adjustments for Features-1,389-2,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,026$30,071$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEXSX V6WRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,890$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,389-2,4790

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

Model Year20122008
ModelSorentoImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length183.9 in173.8 in
Width74.2 in68.5 in
Height67.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 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 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested200052%
Total Not Requested182548%

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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