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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: $38,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimSX V6SX Limited V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $32,095
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $30,034
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 353
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Roof rack crossbars 225 225  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Special Appearance Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Navigation system     1,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 229
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Roof rack crossbars 187 187  
Cargo cover 120 120  
Special Appearance Package     835
Sunroof     1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Navigation system     1,085
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Options (change) 4,570 2,570 5,712
Options (change) 4,195 2,327 4,670
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $44,610 $47,910 $38,632
Total Invoice $41,883 $44,930 $35,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year201820182014
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimSX V6SX Limited V63.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$44,610$47,910$38,632
Adjustments for Features-5,775-6,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,835$40,960$38,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$41,883$44,930$35,529
Adjustments for Features-5,422-6,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,461$38,412$35,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,951$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182014
ModelSorentoSorentoOutback
TrimSX V6SX Limited V63.6R 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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,265$12,440$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$6,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,422-6,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182014
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in107.9 in
Length187.4 in189.0 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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