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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,620

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,750 $35,395 $38,690
Roof rack crossbars 225    
Cargo cover 150    
Cargo tray 115    
Floor mats 155    
Cargo net 50 81 81
Rear bumper protector 75 107  
Class II trailer hitch 425 547 547
AWD 1,500    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Metal pedals   172 172
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Roof rack crossbars 0    
Cargo cover 0    
Cargo tray 0    
Floor mats 0    
Cargo net 0 52 52
Rear bumper protector 0 69  
Class II trailer hitch 0 410 410
AWD 0    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Metal pedals   112 112
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 2,695 2,950 1,258
Options (change) 0 2,309 917
Destination 1,175 915 915
Total Price $37,620 $39,260 $40,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,127
Model Year202120182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,620$39,260$40,863
Adjustments for Features-4400-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,180$39,260$40,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,750$7,310$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-46

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212018
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in108.1 in
Length176.4 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height64.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested282593%
Total Not Requested2257%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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