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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: $28,135

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,106

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,345 $28,595
Base Invoice $23,600 $26,641
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Limited Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
Class II trailer hitch   369
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154  
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Limited Package   2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
Class II trailer hitch   240
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,040 4,271
Options (change) 1,756 3,675
Destination 750 625
Total Price $28,135 $33,491
Total Invoice $26,106 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,657
Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$28,135$33,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,135$32,216
Total Invoice$26,106$30,941
Adjustments for Features0-1,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,106$29,763

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,790$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,178

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in105.1 in
Length180.7 in188.7 in
Width73.3 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested95041%
Total Not Requested135059%

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