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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: $38,048

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,905

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,769

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Model Year20172014
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $38,300
Base Invoice $32,028 $36,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 50
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo cover 182 125
Roof rack crossbars 199 225
Class II trailer hitch 634 400
Remote start 445 425
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
AWD   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 42
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo cover 118 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 187
Class II trailer hitch 475 332
Remote start 333 353
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
AWD   1,693
Options (change) 2,878 3,120
Options (change) 2,002 2,789
Destination 875 850
Total Price $38,048 $42,270
Total Invoice $34,905 $39,674

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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: $3,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,746
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,048$42,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,048$41,180
Total Invoice$34,905$39,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,905$38,651

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172014
ModelForesterSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,935$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,023

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172014
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 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
34.436.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft372.5 ft3

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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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