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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: $28,245

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,191

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,345 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,600 $26,369
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 110  
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Class II trailer hitch   353
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 85  
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 2,150 5,098
Options (change) 1,841 4,547
Destination 750 725
Total Price $28,245 $34,018
Total Invoice $26,191 $31,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,143
Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$28,245$34,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,245$31,538
Total Invoice$26,191$31,641
Adjustments for Features0-2,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,191$29,334

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,307

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in107.9 in
Length180.7 in188.2 in
Width73.3 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft371.3 ft3

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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 headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230062%
Total Not Requested140038%

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