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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: $31,005

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $669

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,661

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $25,345
Base Invoice $26,409 $23,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo cover 166  
Skid plates 584  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo tray 75 110
Remote start 432 360
Universal garage door opener 82  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Luxury Package   1,500
Rear spoiler   200
AWD w/low range   2,400
Class III trailer hitch   340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo cover 108  
Skid plates 380  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo tray 46 85
Remote start 324 275
Universal garage door opener 54  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Luxury Package   1,340
Rear spoiler   154
AWD w/low range   2,195
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 2,784 4,910
Options (change) 1,942 4,311
Destination 695 750
Total Price $31,674 $31,005
Total Invoice $29,046 $28,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $981
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4262hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$31,674$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,674$30,360
Total Invoice$29,046$28,661
Adjustments for Features0-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,046$28,065

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,945$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height65.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft366.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
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%

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