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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: $36,405

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $33,070
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $29,762
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Rear bumper protector 65    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115 275
Remote start 350 350 529
AWD 1,700 1,700 1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Satellite radio     449
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95 180
Remote start 280 280 380
AWD 1,610 1,595 1,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 7,655 3,790 5,983
Options (change) 6,865 3,410 5,176
Destination 800 800 745
Total Price $36,405 $37,740 $39,798
Total Invoice $34,155 $35,335 $35,683

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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: $3,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,405$37,740$39,798
Adjustments for Features0-625-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,405$37,115$39,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$34,155$35,335$35,683
Adjustments for Features0-585-81
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,155$34,750$35,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
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$6,875$7,500$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-81

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length183.9 in188.4 in
Width74.2 in75.2 in
Height67.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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