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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: $39,080

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,090 $34,995 $38,195
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
AWD 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 395 550 550
Roof rack crossbars 225    
Cargo cover 150    
Cargo net 50 70 70
Remote start 425 450 450
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595  
Rear bumper protector   95  
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
AWD 1,693    
Class II trailer hitch 327 412 412
Roof rack crossbars 187    
Cargo cover 120    
Cargo net 42 45 45
Remote start 353 337 337
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331  
Rear bumper protector   61  
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337
Options (change) 5,045 3,210 1,520
Options (change) 4,590 2,523 1,131
Destination 1,120 875 875
Total Price $46,255 $39,080 $40,590

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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: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,690
Model Year202020172017
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$46,255$39,080$40,590
Adjustments for Features-2,4750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,780$39,080$40,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202020172017
ModelSorentoOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$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  
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
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$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$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$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$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$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,200$6,725$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3060-232

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202017
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 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 Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%

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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

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

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