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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: $35,420

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,267

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $31,227
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Limited Package 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 550
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 70
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Metal pedals     170
Wheel-lip moldings     450
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Limited Package 1,785    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 412
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 45
AWD 1,615 1,595  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Metal pedals     110
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 7,030 3,530 4,330
Options (change) 6,317 3,172 3,480
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $35,420 $36,720 $38,575
Total Invoice $33,267 $34,387 $35,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $475
Model Year201120112016
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,420$36,720$38,575
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,420$36,045$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$33,267$34,387$35,557
Adjustments for Features0-632-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,267$33,755$32,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$488$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120112016
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,050$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length183.9 in189.6 in
Width74.2 in72.4 in
Height67.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

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 key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
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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