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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: $4,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelSorentoSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $37,995 $39,945
Limited Package 2,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 1,500      
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 547 547
Cargo cover 125 125    
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo net 40 40 81 81
AWD 1,700 1,700    
Metal pedals     172 172
Wheel-lip moldings     458 458
Limited Package 1,785      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Premium Package 1,340      
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 410 410
Cargo cover 100 100    
Floor mats 95 95    
Cargo net 32 32 52 52
AWD 1,615 1,595    
Metal pedals     112 112
Wheel-lip moldings     343 343
Options (change) 7,030 3,530 1,258 1,258
Options (change) 6,317 3,172 917 917
Destination 795 795 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,420 $36,720 $40,303 $42,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,497
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelSorentoSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,420$36,720$40,303$42,253
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,100-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,420$36,045$39,203$38,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2011201120212021
ModelSorentoSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$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
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents  $100$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$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,750$8,175$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,100$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632-54-197

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112021
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length183.9 in191.3 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height67.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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