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2005 Kia Sorento
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2005 Kia Sorento
MSRP $29,995 - $37,595
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2005 Subaru Forester
MSRP $27,995 - $39,195
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Displacement
3.5L/213
2.5L/150
Fuel System
MPFI
SMPI
Horsepower
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
165 hp @ 5600 rpm 210 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
217 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD Transmission shift interlock 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
4-speed direct control automatic transmission w/OD & lock-up torque converter Brake/transmission shift lock 5-speed manual transmission w/viscous coupling locking centre differential, hill holder feature & OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.9 - 16.2 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.9 - 11.0 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.9 - 16.2 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
973 - 1,008 mm
993 - 1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,082 mm
1,107 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,496 mm
1,356 mm
Rear Head Room
965 - 1,003 mm
940 - 1,011 mm
Rear Leg Room
917 mm
856 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,483 mm
1,361 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1880 L
1775 - 1815 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
889 L
838 - 906 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,710 mm
2,525 mm
Length, Overall
4,567 mm
4,450 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,862 - 1,885 mm
1,735 mm
Height, Overall
1,811 mm
1,585 - 1,590 mm
Min Ground Clearance
208 mm
191 - 196 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,971 - 1,990 kg
1,400 - 1,505 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/70R16
P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R16
P215/60R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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