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Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,805

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,475

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTribecaSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $30,727 $26,490 $31,125
Third-row seat 1,000    
Navigation system 2,400    
Cargo net 47 50 50
Rear bumper protector 64 65  
Cargo cover 149 125 125
Remote start 389 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 628 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293    
Roof rack 215    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Roof rack crossbars     195
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Third-row seat 756    
Navigation system 2,207    
Cargo net 30 40 40
Rear bumper protector 42 50  
Cargo cover 91 100 100
Remote start 253 280 280
Class II trailer hitch 471 280 280
Obstacle detection, rear 211    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190    
Roof rack 117    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Roof rack crossbars     150
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 5,510 8,055 4,385
Options (change) 4,368 7,185 3,880
Destination 695 800 800
Total Price $38,800 $36,805 $38,335
Total Invoice $35,790 $34,475 $35,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,720
Model Year200920122012
ModelTribecaSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,800$36,805$38,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,800$35,305$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$35,790$34,475$35,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,790$33,070$33,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920122012
ModelTribecaSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,550$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405-2,031

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
ModelTribecaSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in183.9 in
Width73.9 in74.2 in
Height66.4 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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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