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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,760

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,270 $28,106 $30,860
Luxury Package 1,600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Rear spoiler 200    
Remote start 360 450 450
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195 2,195
Class II trailer hitch   550 550
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450
Cargo net   70 70
Luxury Package 1,430    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531    
Rear spoiler 154    
Remote start 275 337 337
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830 1,830
Class II trailer hitch   412 412
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337
Cargo net   45 45
Options (change) 3,095 3,715 3,715
Options (change) 2,652 2,961 2,961
Destination 670 850 850
Total Price $28,760 $34,560 $37,560
Total Invoice $26,592 $31,917 $34,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year200620152015
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine192hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,760$34,560$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-6,500-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$28,060$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$26,592$31,917$34,671
Adjustments for Features0-6,003-6,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,592$25,914$28,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,295

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620152015
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,690$9,190$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,003-6,462

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length179.8 in189.6 in
Width73.3 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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