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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: $39,050

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,718

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $30,836 $36,470 $41,385
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo net 87 50 50
Cargo cover 182 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 199 225 225
Remote start 436 425 425
Universal garage door opener 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Class II trailer hitch 622 395 395
AC power outlet 409    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 202    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 293    
Rear bumper protector 92    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
AWD   1,800 1,800
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Cargo net 56 42 42
Cargo cover 118 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 117 187 187
Remote start 328 353 353
Universal garage door opener 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Class II trailer hitch 466 327 327
AC power outlet 306    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 131    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 190    
Rear bumper protector 59    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
AWD   1,693 1,693
Options (change) 5,230 5,045 3,045
Options (change) 4,057 4,590 2,722
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $39,050 $44,740 $48,040
Total Invoice $35,718 $41,955 $45,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$39,050$44,740$48,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,050$40,175$42,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$35,718$41,955$45,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,281-5,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,718$37,674$39,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,951

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
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 $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,410$10,975$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,281-5,377

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.4 in
Length180.9 in187.4 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.438.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

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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