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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: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,653

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $28,295
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $26,460
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 353
Touring Package 4,300      
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225  
Cargo cover 125 125 125  
Cargo tray 95 95 95  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250     319
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Limited Package       3,400
Navigation system       1,550
Sunroof       1,445
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 229
Touring Package 3,982      
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187  
Cargo cover 104 104 104  
Cargo tray 78 78 78  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208     239
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Limited Package       3,207
Navigation system       1,294
Sunroof       1,203
Options (change) 7,195 2,645 2,645 7,067
Options (change) 6,599 2,394 2,394 6,172
Destination 895 895 895 775
Total Price $38,790 $40,240 $43,440 $36,137
Total Invoice $36,648 $37,809 $40,829 $33,407

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$38,790$40,240$43,440$36,137
Adjustments for Features-2,950-4,100-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,840$36,140$38,500$36,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$2,660$0
Total Invoice$36,648$37,809$40,829$33,407
Adjustments for Features-2,787-3,852-4,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,861$33,957$36,186$33,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$2,325$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimEX V6SXSX Limited3.6R
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
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   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$7,250$8,400$9,240$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$4,100$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,787-3,852-4,6430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152012
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length184.4 in188.2 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95025%
Total Not Requested292575%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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