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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: $37,523

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,421

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $31,569 $34,520 $37,540
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo net 90 50 50
Rear bumper protector 95 75  
Cargo cover 182 125 125
Roof rack crossbars 199 225 225
Class II trailer hitch 634 400 400
Remote start 445 425 425
Universal garage door opener 76    
AC power outlet 415    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Cargo tray   95 95
AWD   1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo net 58 42 42
Rear bumper protector 61 62  
Cargo cover 118 104 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 187 187
Class II trailer hitch 475 332 332
Remote start 333 353 353
Universal garage door opener 49    
AC power outlet 311    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Cargo tray   78 78
AWD   1,693 1,693
Options (change) 2,878 3,195 3,120
Options (change) 2,002 2,851 2,789
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $37,523 $40,790 $43,915
Total Invoice $34,421 $38,266 $41,224

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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: $322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year201620152015
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp 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)225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$37,523$40,790$43,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,523$37,845$40,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325
Total Invoice$34,421$38,266$41,224
Adjustments for Features0-2,763-3,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,421$35,503$37,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620152015
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSXSX Limited
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  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
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 (gray/black)$250  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,005$8,950$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,763-3,516

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height66.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 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
34.436.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft372.5 ft3

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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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