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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: $34,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,698

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,490 $29,765
Navigation system 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo net 48 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 65  
Cargo cover 166 125 125
Universal garage door opener 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Remote start 432 350 350
Roof rack crossbars 195   195
Class II trailer hitch 468 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,400 3,200
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Navigation system 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo net 31 40 40
Rear bumper protector 51 50  
Cargo cover 108 100 100
Universal garage door opener 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Remote start 324 280 280
Roof rack crossbars 117   150
Class II trailer hitch 351 280 280
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   3,035 2,860
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Options (change) 3,721 8,155 6,085
Options (change) 2,819 7,275 5,400
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $34,511 $36,905 $38,585
Total Invoice $31,698 $34,565 $35,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,511$36,905$38,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,290-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,511$34,615$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955
Total Invoice$31,698$34,565$35,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,698$32,420$33,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Hill descent control $250$250
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300 $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,385$7,675$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,145-2,810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height65.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 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
33.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested316595%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested86531%
Total Not Requested191569%

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