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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: $36,161

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $329

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $31,595
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $29,367
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 369
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 42
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   195  
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 3,035 2,860  
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 28
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Universal garage door opener     50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Navigation system     1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 7,740 5,735 3,871
Options (change) 6,945 5,120 3,354
Destination 800 800 695
Total Price $36,490 $38,235 $36,161
Total Invoice $34,235 $35,685 $33,416

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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: $2,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,808
Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,490$38,235$36,161
Adjustments for Features-2,800-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,690$34,670$36,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$34,235$35,685$33,416
Adjustments for Features-2,627-3,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,608$32,358$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SX V62.5 XT 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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $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 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,315$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,627-3,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132009
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.3,605 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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested271582%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70025%
Total Not Requested208075%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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