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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: $31,585

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,825

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $26,643
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 353
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
Floor mats 115 115  
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Cargo cover 125 125  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Limited Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 229
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Floor mats 95 95  
Interior ambient lighting 300    
Cargo cover 100 100  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Limited Package     3,391
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Options (change) 2,835 2,485 4,543
Options (change) 2,535 2,220 4,035
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $31,585 $36,435 $33,833
Total Invoice $29,825 $34,145 $31,473

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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: $2,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,252
Model Year201220122013
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)?, 6550, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,585$36,435$33,833
Adjustments for Features-640-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$32,585$33,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$0
Total Invoice$29,825$34,145$31,473
Adjustments for Features-604-3,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,221$30,537$31,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,316$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122013
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 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
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 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,730$8,940$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-604-3,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length183.9 in189.0 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height67.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,613 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested267578%
Total Not Requested75022%

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