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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: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $203

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $26,460
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 353
Limited Package 2,000   3,400
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Navigation system     1,550
Sunroof     1,445
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 229
Limited Package 1,785   3,207
Premium Package 2,945    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Navigation system     1,294
Sunroof     1,203
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Options (change) 7,590 3,985 7,067
Options (change) 6,815 3,560 6,172
Destination 800 800 775
Total Price $36,340 $37,935 $36,137
Total Invoice $34,105 $35,485 $33,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$36,340$37,935$36,137
Adjustments for Features-2,635-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,705$34,585$36,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$34,105$35,485$33,407
Adjustments for Features-2,473-3,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,632$32,351$33,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,275$7,990$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,473-3,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length183.9 in188.2 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height67.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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