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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: $38,918

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,616

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $41,500
Base Invoice $31,569 $38,987
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Cargo net 90 50
Cargo cover 182 150
Roof rack crossbars 199 225
Remote start 445 425
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 395
AC power outlet 415  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AWD   1,800
Technology Package   2,500
Cargo tray   115
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Cargo net 58 42
Cargo cover 118 120
Roof rack crossbars 117 187
Remote start 333 353
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475 327
AC power outlet 311  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AWD   1,693
Technology Package   2,305
Cargo tray   93
Options (change) 4,273 5,660
Options (change) 3,197 5,120
Destination 850 895
Total Price $38,918 $48,055
Total Invoice $35,616 $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: $4,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,223
Model Year20162016
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,918$48,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,918$43,610
Total Invoice$35,616$45,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,616$40,839

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,163

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162016
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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