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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: $39,915

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,682

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $35,745
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $32,635
Third-row seating 1,000      
Touring Package 4,300      
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Cargo net 50 50 50 49
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225 229
Cargo cover 125 125 125  
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,450
Tubular side steps 495 495 495  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Navigation system       2,650
Bodyside moldings       199
Floor mats       315
Running boards       649
Third-row seating 930      
Touring Package 3,982      
Rear bumper protector 62 62    
Cargo net 42 42 42 34
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187 150
Cargo cover 104 104 104  
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693 1,324
Tubular side steps 410 410 410  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Navigation system       2,359
Bodyside moldings       125
Floor mats       200
Running boards       425
Options (change) 8,320 2,770 2,695 5,541
Options (change) 7,633 2,498 2,436 4,617
Destination 895 895 895 810
Total Price $39,915 $40,365 $43,490 $42,096
Total Invoice $37,682 $37,913 $40,871 $38,062

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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: $3,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,640
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,915$40,365$43,490$42,096
Adjustments for Features-1,335-1,360-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$39,005$41,330$42,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,750$0
Total Invoice$37,682$37,913$40,871$38,062
Adjustments for Features-1,260-1,277-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,422$36,636$38,841$38,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$214$2,419$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Removable second-row console   $200
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tubular side steps$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror   $25
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,125$8,925$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$1,360$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,260-1,277-2,0300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152012
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length184.4 in188.4 in
Width74.2 in75.2 in
Height66.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125032%
Total Not Requested262568%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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