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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: $35,350

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,140

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $31,569 $26,490 $31,125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo net 90 50 50
Rear bumper protector 95 65  
Cargo cover 182 125 125
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445 350 350
Roof rack crossbars 199 195 195
Class II trailer hitch 634 350 350
Door sill trim plates 38    
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Interior ambient lighting   350  
AWD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo net 58 40 40
Rear bumper protector 61 50  
Cargo cover 118 100 100
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333 280 280
Roof rack crossbars 117 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 475 280 280
Door sill trim plates 24    
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Interior ambient lighting   300  
AWD   1,610 1,595
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 1,958 6,600 4,385
Options (change) 1,364 5,850 3,880
Destination 850 800 800
Total Price $36,603 $35,350 $38,335
Total Invoice $33,783 $33,140 $35,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,473
Model Year201620122012
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,603$35,350$38,335
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,603$34,465$36,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,615
Total Invoice$33,783$33,140$35,805
Adjustments for Features0-830-2,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,783$32,310$33,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,389

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620122012
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX V6SX 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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,980$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830-2,106

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162012
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height66.4 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft372.5 ft3

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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

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%

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