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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: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,475

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $31,227
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     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
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     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Metal pedals     110
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 8,055 4,385 4,875
Options (change) 7,185 3,880 3,878
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $36,805 $38,335 $39,120
Total Invoice $34,475 $35,805 $35,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $588
Model Year201220122016
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$39,120
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$37,660$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$34,475$35,805$35,955
Adjustments for Features0-630-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,475$35,175$33,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $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$6,625$7,300$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-630-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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