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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,090 $28,195
Class II trailer hitch 395 353
AWD 1,800  
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Cargo cover 150  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
Class II trailer hitch 327 229
AWD 1,693  
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Cargo cover 120  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Options (change) 2,570 6,648
Options (change) 2,327 5,841
Destination 1,120 725
Total Price $43,780 $35,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,919
Model Year20202011
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$43,780$35,568
Adjustments for Features-5,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,305$35,568

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202011
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,665$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202011
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in107.9 in
Length189.0 in188.2 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.3,544 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested275074%
Total Not Requested95026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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