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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: $28,605

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,466

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,379

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,345 $33,395
Base Invoice $23,600 $31,227
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 110  
Remote start 360 450
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Class II trailer hitch   550
Cargo net   70
Rear bumper protector   95
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 85  
Remote start 275 337
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Class II trailer hitch   412
Cargo net   45
Rear bumper protector   61
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 2,510 4,705
Options (change) 2,116 3,768
Destination 750 850
Total Price $28,605 $38,950
Total Invoice $26,466 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year20092016
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-18
Total Price$28,605$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,880
Total Invoice$26,466$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-7,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,466$28,418

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,390$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,427

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length180.7 in189.6 in
Width73.3 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,810 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
31.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft373.3 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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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