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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: $2,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $31,595
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $29,367
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 369
Touring Package 4,300      
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225  
Cargo cover 125 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50 42
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       77
Navigation system       2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic       1,200
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 240
Touring Package 3,982      
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187  
Cargo cover 104 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 42 28
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       50
Navigation system       1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic       1,094
Options (change) 7,150 2,600 2,600 3,871
Options (change) 6,563 2,358 2,358 3,354
Destination 895 895 895 695
Total Price $38,745 $40,195 $43,395 $36,161
Total Invoice $36,612 $37,773 $40,793 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $314
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,745$40,195$43,395$36,161
Adjustments for Features-3,050-4,200-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$35,995$38,355$36,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$2,660$0
Total Invoice$36,612$37,773$40,793$33,416
Adjustments for Features-2,882-3,947-4,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,730$33,826$36,055$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$2,325$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Hood scoop   $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,800$9,950$10,790$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$4,200$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,882-3,947-4,7380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152009
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length184.4 in188.7 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105027%
Total Not Requested282573%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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