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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: $42,175

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelSorentoSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $37,745 $39,695
AWD 1,800 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 547 547
Advanced Technology Package 2,000      
Roof rack crossbars 225 225    
Cargo cover 150 150    
Cargo net 50 50 81 81
Remote start 425 425 470 470
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,585  
Rear bumper protector     107  
Metal pedals     172 172
Wheel-lip moldings     458 458
AWD 1,693 1,693    
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 410 410
Advanced Technology Package 1,868      
Roof rack crossbars 187 187    
Cargo cover 120 120    
Cargo net 42 42 52 52
Remote start 353 353 352 352
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,323  
Rear bumper protector     69  
Metal pedals     112 112
Wheel-lip moldings     343 343
Options (change) 5,045 3,045 3,420 1,728
Options (change) 4,590 2,722 2,661 1,269
Destination 940 940 1,010 1,010
Total Price $45,085 $48,385 $42,175 $42,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,455
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelSorentoSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,085$48,385$42,175$42,433
Adjustments for Features-1,650-2,8250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,435$45,560$42,175$42,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0$208

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelSorentoSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,400$7,575$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$2,825$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,547-2,6460-3

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182020
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in108.1 in
Length187.4 in191.3 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%

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%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested242580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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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