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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: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $24,295
Base Invoice $30,927 $22,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90  
Cargo cover 182  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Remote start 445 360
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Luxury Package   2,500
Cargo tray   90
Rear spoiler   200
AWD w/low range   2,400
Class III trailer hitch   340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58  
Cargo cover 118  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Remote start 333 275
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Luxury Package   2,235
Cargo tray   70
Rear spoiler   154
AWD w/low range   2,195
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 1,920 5,890
Options (change) 1,340 5,191
Destination 850 700
Total Price $35,865 $30,885
Total Invoice $33,117 $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: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,424
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4262hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/70-16
Total Price$35,865$30,885
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,585$30,885
Total Invoice$33,117$28,511
Adjustments for Features-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,935$28,511

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,145$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length180.9 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in73.3 in
Height66.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.4 ft3

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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 headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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