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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: $34,690

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,456

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $79

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $30,460
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $27,108
Premium Package 3,300    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 390
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 49
Floor mats 115 115 106
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Value Package     560
Towing Prep Package     160
Side curtain airbags     650
Heated front seats     440
Leather seating surfaces     1,400
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package 2,945    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 280
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 34
Floor mats 95 95 66
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Value Package     504
Towing Prep Package     128
Side curtain airbags     559
Heated front seats     352
Leather seating surfaces     1,120
Navigation system     1,700
Options (change) 5,940 2,335 5,755
Options (change) 5,245 2,005 4,743
Destination 800 800 605
Total Price $34,690 $36,285 $36,820
Total Invoice $32,535 $33,930 $32,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,641
Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,690$36,285$36,820
Adjustments for Features-2,900-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$32,785$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$32,535$33,930$32,456
Adjustments for Features-2,720-3,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,815$30,657$32,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear heater  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,900$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,720-3,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122006
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length183.9 in184.6 in
Width74.2 in71.9 in
Height67.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested110043%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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