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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: $40,418

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $3,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX LimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,900 $37,745 $39,695
AWD 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 400 547 547
Roof rack crossbars 225    
Cargo cover 125    
Cargo tray 95    
Cargo net 50 81 81
Remote start 425 470 470
Rear bumper protector   107  
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
AWD 1,693    
Class II trailer hitch 332 410 410
Roof rack crossbars 187    
Cargo cover 104    
Cargo tray 78    
Cargo net 42 52 52
Remote start 353 352 352
Rear bumper protector   69  
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 3,120 1,663 1,556
Options (change) 2,789 1,226 1,157
Destination 895 1,010 1,010
Total Price $43,915 $40,418 $42,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,348
Model Year201520202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX LimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$43,915$40,418$42,261
Adjustments for Features-1,9900-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,925$40,418$39,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520202020
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX LimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
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$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,925$6,935$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8680-159

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152020
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length184.4 in191.3 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height66.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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