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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: $7,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEXLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695
Luxury Package 1,600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595        
Rear spoiler 200        
Remote start 360 470 470 470 470
Class III trailer hitch 340        
Class II trailer hitch   547 547 547 547
Cargo net   81 81 81 81
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458 458 458
Luxury Package 1,430        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531        
Rear spoiler 154        
Remote start 275 352 352 352 352
Class III trailer hitch 262        
Class II trailer hitch   410 410 410 410
Cargo net   52 52 52 52
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343 343 343
Options (change) 3,095 1,556 1,556 1,556 1,556
Options (change) 2,652 1,157 1,157 1,157 1,157
Destination 670 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010
Total Price $28,760 $36,011 $40,311 $39,911 $42,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,982
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEXLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine192hp V6182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,760$36,011$40,311$39,911$42,261
Adjustments for Features0-6,260-7,160-10,260-10,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$29,751$33,151$29,651$32,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$3,500$0$2,350

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEXLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Barometer$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$9,400$10,300$13,400$13,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,260$7,160$10,260$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377-385-557-526

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062020
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length179.8 in191.3 in
Width73.3 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft375.7 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 Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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