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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: $36,805

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,475

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $30,860
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 550
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 70
Rear bumper protector 65   95
Remote start 350 350 450
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Metal pedals     170
Wheel-lip moldings     450
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 412
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 45
Rear bumper protector 50   61
Remote start 280 280 337
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Metal pedals     110
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 8,055 4,385 3,980
Options (change) 7,185 3,880 3,132
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $36,805 $38,335 $37,825
Total Invoice $34,475 $35,805 $34,842

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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: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $192
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,805$38,335$37,825
Adjustments for Features0-675-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$37,660$37,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$34,475$35,805$34,842
Adjustments for Features0-630-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,475$35,175$34,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $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$6,475$7,150$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-630-175

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length183.9 in189.6 in
Width74.2 in72.4 in
Height67.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft373.3 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 seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested180052%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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