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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: $30,885

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,084 $22,620
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo cover 166  
Remote start 432 360
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Luxury Package   2,500
Cargo tray   90
Rear spoiler   200
AWD w/low range   2,400
Class III trailer hitch   340
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31  
Cargo cover 108  
Remote start 324 275
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Luxury Package   2,235
Cargo tray   70
Rear spoiler   154
AWD w/low range   2,195
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 2,279 5,890
Options (change) 1,603 5,191
Destination 725 700
Total Price $32,999 $30,885
Total Invoice $30,412 $28,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4262hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$32,999$30,885
Adjustments for Features-1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,894$30,885
Total Invoice$30,412$28,511
Adjustments for Features-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,315$28,511

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
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
Rearview camera$200 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,095$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112008
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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