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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: $38,844

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,889

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $33,675 $36,748 $41,663
Cargo net 68 50 50
Roof rack crossbars 181 225 225
Remote start 455 425 425
Universal garage door opener 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Class II trailer hitch 619 395 395
Rear bumper protector 98    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
AWD   1,800 1,800
Cargo cover   150 150
Cargo net 44 42 42
Roof rack crossbars 117 187 187
Remote start 341 353 353
Universal garage door opener 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Class II trailer hitch 464 327 327
Rear bumper protector 63    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
AWD   1,693 1,693
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 1,839 5,045 3,045
Options (change) 1,299 4,590 2,722
Destination 915 940 940
Total Price $38,844 $45,085 $48,385
Total Invoice $35,889 $42,278 $45,325

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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: $3,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,209
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$38,844$45,085$48,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,844$42,760$44,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$35,889$42,278$45,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-3,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,889$40,098$42,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,948

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterSorentoSorento
Trim2.0XT TouringSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Backup collision intervention$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,125$10,450$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,180-3,279

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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