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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: $33,566

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,801

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelForesterSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
iPod integration 223      
Wheel-lip moldings 432      
Satellite radio 453      
Cargo net 46 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75 75  
Cargo tray 75 95 95 95
Cargo cover 166 125 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 468 400 400 400
Remote start 432 425 425 425
Universal garage door opener 82      
Navigation system 1,800      
Bodyside moldings 238      
Touring Package   4,400    
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
iPod integration 145      
Wheel-lip moldings 324      
Satellite radio 340      
Cargo net 30 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 62 62  
Cargo tray 46 78 78 78
Cargo cover 108 104 104 104
Class II trailer hitch 351 332 332 332
Remote start 324 353 353 353
Universal garage door opener 54      
Navigation system 1,650      
Bodyside moldings 155      
Touring Package   4,072    
AWD   1,705 1,697 1,693
Options (change) 4,676 7,370 2,970 2,895
Options (change) 3,697 6,748 2,668 2,602
Destination 695 850 850 850
Total Price $33,566 $38,220 $38,820 $42,045
Total Invoice $30,801 $36,070 $36,443 $39,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,914
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelForesterSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,566$38,220$38,820$42,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,555-3,780-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,566$34,665$35,040$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375$2,800
Total Invoice$30,801$36,070$36,443$39,487
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-3,549-4,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,801$32,715$32,894$35,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$179$2,471

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelForesterSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,545$8,100$8,325$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555$3,780$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,355-3,549-4,301

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height65.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.536.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85022%
Total Not Requested302578%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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