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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: $33,620

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,652

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,028 $26,155 $30,420
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo net 90 40 40
Cargo cover 182 125 125
Universal garage door opener 76    
Roof rack crossbars 199 200  
Class II trailer hitch 634 350 350
Door sill trim plates 38    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo net 58 32 32
Cargo cover 118 100 100
Universal garage door opener 49    
Roof rack crossbars 117 170  
Class II trailer hitch 475 280 280
Door sill trim plates 24    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,615 1,595
Options (change) 1,418 5,230 3,530
Options (change) 970 4,702 3,172
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $36,588 $33,620 $36,720
Total Invoice $33,873 $31,652 $34,387

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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: $1,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $809
Model Year201720112011
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,588$33,620$36,720
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,063$33,620$35,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$33,873$31,652$34,387
Adjustments for Features-1,4120-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,461$31,652$32,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,330

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720112011
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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  
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
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$7,975$6,450$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4120-1,405

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172011
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento specs.

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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