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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: $34,962

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $40,090
Rugged Package 887  
Cargo net 48 50
Cargo cover 166 150
Remote start 432 425
Class II trailer hitch 468 395
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation system 1,600  
AWD   1,800
Roof rack crossbars   225
Rugged Package 608  
Cargo net 31 42
Cargo cover 108 120
Remote start 324 353
Class II trailer hitch 351 327
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation system 1,335  
AWD   1,693
Roof rack crossbars   187
Options (change) 4,242 3,045
Options (change) 3,210 2,722
Destination 725 1,120
Total Price $34,962 $44,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,619
Model Year20112020
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$34,962$44,255
Adjustments for Features0-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,962$39,165

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112020
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,760$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-442

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112020
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.4 in
Length179.5 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.538.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.0 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 SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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