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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: $26,840

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $15,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,109

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $13,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,195 $36,040 $39,640
Base Invoice $21,045 $32,905 $36,191
Sport Package 1,200    
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200
Floor mats 85 225 225
Cargo tray 90    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Remote start 360 499 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,810 1,810
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Class II trailer hitch   699 699
Rear bumper protector   129 129
Running boards   599 599
AWD   1,460 1,460
Sport Package 1,070    
All-weather floor mats 57 120 120
Floor mats 65 140 140
Cargo tray 70    
Leather seating surfaces 715    
Remote start 275 310 310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850 1,610 1,610
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Class II trailer hitch   480 480
Rear bumper protector   89 89
Running boards   375 375
AWD   1,333 1,333
Options (change) 3,945 5,621 5,621
Options (change) 3,364 4,457 4,457
Destination 700 860 860
Total Price $26,840 $42,521 $46,121
Total Invoice $25,109 $38,222 $41,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,686
Model Year200820142014
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$26,840$42,521$46,121
Adjustments for Features0-9,375-11,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,840$33,146$34,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$25,109$38,222$41,508
Adjustments for Features0-8,427-10,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,109$29,795$31,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,678

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820142014
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$3,490$12,865$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,375$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,427-10,035

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082014
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width73.3 in75.8 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Tubular side steps350No
245/65HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47539%
Total Not Requested75061%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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