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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: $29,835

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $15,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,438

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $13,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080
Base Invoice $22,620 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419
Luxury Package 2,500      
Rear spoiler 200      
Remote start 360 499 499 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,810 1,810 1,810
Tubular side steps 445      
Class III trailer hitch 340      
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699
Cargo net   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   139 139 139
Floor mats   229 229 229
Cargo cover   249 249  
Running boards   599 599 599
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Luxury Package 2,235      
Rear spoiler 154      
Remote start 275 320 320 320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850 1,610 1,610 1,610
Tubular side steps 342      
Class III trailer hitch 262      
Class II trailer hitch   530 530 530
Cargo net   35 35 35
Rear bumper protector   99 99 99
Floor mats   139 139 139
Cargo cover   164 164  
Running boards   399 399 399
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 4,840 5,733 5,733 5,484
Options (change) 4,118 4,629 4,629 4,465
Destination 700 995 995 995
Total Price $29,835 $45,648 $46,818 $48,559
Total Invoice $27,438 $41,158 $42,226 $43,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,650
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,835$45,648$46,818$48,559
Adjustments for Features0-8,950-9,100-10,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$36,698$37,718$38,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,661
Total Invoice$27,438$41,158$42,226$43,879
Adjustments for Features0-8,070-8,207-9,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,438$33,088$34,019$34,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,574

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSorentoHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Barometer$25   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,815$12,765$12,915$14,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,950$9,100$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,070-8,207-9,217

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082018
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in192.5 in
Width73.3 in75.8 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,535 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 EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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