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Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,495

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,390

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $23,270 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Luxury Package 1,600        
Rear spoiler 200        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595        
Cargo mat 90        
Tubular side steps 345        
Towing Prep Package   220 220    
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199 199
Roof rack crossbars   229 229 229 229
Running boards   649 649 649 649
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Luxury Package 1,430        
Rear spoiler 154        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531        
Cargo mat 70        
Tubular side steps 265        
Towing Prep Package   195 195    
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Cargo net   34 34 34 34
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125
Roof rack crossbars   150 150 150 150
Running boards   425 425 425 425
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 2,830 1,661 1,661 3,806 1,441
Options (change) 2,450 1,129 1,129 3,108 934
Destination 670 810 810 810 810
Total Price $28,495 $35,316 $38,216 $43,331 $46,621
Total Invoice $26,390 $31,926 $34,574 $39,535 $42,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,679
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA5T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$28,495$35,316$38,216$43,331$46,621
Adjustments for Features0-3,160-4,035-4,410-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$32,156$34,181$38,921$40,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$6,765$8,730
Total Invoice$26,390$31,926$34,574$39,535$42,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,857-3,650-4,024-5,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,390$29,069$30,924$35,511$37,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855$6,442$8,064

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Running boards $350$350$350$350
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25    
Barometer$25    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Total Value of Features$3,240$6,400$7,275$7,650$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160$4,035$4,410$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,857-3,650-4,024-5,209

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length179.8 in188.4 in
Width73.3 in75.2 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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