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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: $28,325

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,271

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,116 $22,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Cargo tray 75 90
Rear spoiler 353 200
Class II trailer hitch 299  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,900
Sunroof   800
Class III trailer hitch   340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Cargo tray 46 70
Rear spoiler 230 154
Class II trailer hitch 195  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,750
Sunroof   715
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 2,225 3,330
Options (change) 1,703 2,951
Destination 645 700
Total Price $30,765 $28,325
Total Invoice $28,464 $26,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,865
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4262hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$30,765$28,325
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,410$28,325
Total Invoice$28,464$26,271
Adjustments for Features-3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,136$26,271

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008
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
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$6,145$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3280

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento specs.

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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