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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: $35,491

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $899

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,764

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $28,595
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $26,641
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 369
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000   2,400
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 42
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Universal garage door opener     77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Navigation system     2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 240
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785   2,144
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 28
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Universal garage door opener     50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Navigation system     1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 7,640 4,035 6,271
Options (change) 6,855 3,600 5,498
Destination 800 800 625
Total Price $36,390 $37,985 $35,491
Total Invoice $34,145 $35,525 $32,764

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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: $3,211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,475
Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,390$37,985$35,491
Adjustments for Features-4,110-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,280$33,275$35,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$34,145$35,525$32,764
Adjustments for Features-3,856-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,289$31,120$32,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$831$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,950$10,550$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,856-4,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122006
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length183.9 in188.7 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height67.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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