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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: $36,340

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,105

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $32,095
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $30,034
Premium Package 3,300    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 353
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Special Appearance Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Navigation system     1,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Premium Package 2,945    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 229
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Special Appearance Package     835
Sunroof     1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Navigation system     1,085
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Options (change) 7,590 3,985 5,712
Options (change) 6,815 3,560 4,670
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $36,340 $37,935 $38,632
Total Invoice $34,105 $35,485 $35,529

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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: $2,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,067
Model Year201220122014
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/25 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$38,632
Adjustments for Features-685-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$36,535$38,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$34,105$35,485$35,529
Adjustments for Features-643-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,462$34,175$35,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122014
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack $300$300
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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$6,950$7,665$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-643-1,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
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
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested180052%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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