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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,335

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $789

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,231

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $25,345
Base Invoice $26,005 $23,600
Skid plate (one) 110  
Cargo net 46  
Rear spoiler 353 200
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,900
Sunroof   800
Class III trailer hitch   340
Skid plate (one) 71  
Cargo net 30  
Rear spoiler 230 154
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,750
Sunroof   715
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 1,604 3,240
Options (change) 1,251 2,881
Destination 625 750
Total Price $30,124 $29,335
Total Invoice $27,881 $27,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,736
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4262hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$30,124$29,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,124$28,165
Total Invoice$27,881$27,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,881$26,145

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$5,095$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,086

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length176.6 in180.7 in
Width68.3 in73.3 in
Height65.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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