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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: $11,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,345 $37,745 $39,695
Luxury Package 1,500    
Cargo tray 110    
Rear spoiler 200    
Remote start 360 470 470
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Cargo net   81 81
Rear bumper protector   107  
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Luxury Package 1,340    
Cargo tray 85    
Rear spoiler 154    
Remote start 275 352 352
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Cargo net   52 52
Rear bumper protector   69  
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 2,510 1,663 1,556
Options (change) 2,116 1,226 1,157
Destination 750 1,010 1,010
Total Price $28,605 $40,418 $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 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,774
Model Year200920202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,605$40,418$42,261
Adjustments for Features0-6,170-9,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$34,248$32,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Barometer$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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$3,690$9,860$12,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,170$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-341-475

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092020
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length180.7 in191.3 in
Width73.3 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,915 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
31.7 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft375.7 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 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 XT

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

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