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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: $38,950

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,090 $33,395
Advanced Technology Package 2,000  
AWD 1,800  
Class II trailer hitch 395 550
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 70
Remote start 425 450
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Rear bumper protector   95
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Advanced Technology Package 1,868  
AWD 1,693  
Class II trailer hitch 327 412
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 45
Remote start 353 337
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Rear bumper protector   61
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 5,045 4,705
Options (change) 4,590 3,768
Destination 1,120 850
Total Price $46,255 $38,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,515
Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/60-18
Total Price$46,255$38,950
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,180$38,950

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
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 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,950$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in108.1 in
Length189.0 in189.6 in
Width74.4 in72.4 in
Height66.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

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