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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: $34,271

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,542

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $32,925 $36,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo net 48 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75  
Cargo cover 166 125 125
Roof rack crossbars 195 225 225
Class II trailer hitch 468 400 400
Remote start 432 425 425
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Cargo tray   95 95
AWD   1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo net 31 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 62  
Cargo cover 108 104 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 187 187
Class II trailer hitch 351 332 332
Remote start 324 353 353
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Cargo tray   78 78
AWD   1,697 1,693
Options (change) 3,481 3,195 3,120
Options (change) 2,663 2,855 2,789
Destination 795 850 850
Total Price $34,271 $39,045 $42,270
Total Invoice $31,542 $36,630 $39,674

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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: $2,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574
Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp 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)225/55-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,271$39,045$42,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,271$36,365$38,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425
Total Invoice$31,542$36,630$39,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,514-3,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,542$34,116$36,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT TouringSXSX Limited
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
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
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$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 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,945$7,625$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,514-3,266

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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
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 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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