Kia Sorento vs Subaru Forester - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Grand Rapids, MI
| Vehicle | 2025 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | 2025 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $31,990 | $29,995 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $30,985 | $28,556 | ||
| Invoice | $31,031 | $28,167 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 8.2 /10 | 7.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.3 / 5 stars | 4.5 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 10 yr./ 100,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
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| Satellite radio | standard | standard | ||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | Not available | |||
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | ||
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| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
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| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | flat 4 | ||
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 225/60R17 | ||
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | ||
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 23 / 31 / 26 MPG | 26 / 33 / 29 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.6 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 407 / 549 miles | 432 / 548 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft. | 35.4 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 3,814 lb. | 3,510 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in. | 8.7 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | 81.2 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 74.8 in. | 72.0 in. | ||
| Height | 66.7 in. | 68.1 in. | ||
| Length | 189.6 in. | 183.3 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. | 105.1 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 12.6 cu. ft. | 29.6 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.3 in. | 41.2 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 43.3 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 in. | 57.7 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.6 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 41.7 in. | 39.4 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.1 in. | 56.7 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $49,616 | $42,134 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.66 | $0.56 | ||
| Depreciation | $17,690 | $11,292 | ||
| Financing | $6,830 | $6,323 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $2,771 | $2,568 | ||
| Fuel | $10,109 | $9,057 | ||
| Insurance | $6,376 | $6,612 | ||
| Maintenance | $5,247 | $5,447 | ||
| Repairs | $593 | $835 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, cloth | Gray, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Gravity Gray Dawning Red Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Panthera Metal | Crystal White Pearl Horizon Blue Pearl Crimson Red Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic |
