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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: $42,096

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $319

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,062

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,800 $44,100 $35,745
Base Invoice $36,470 $41,385 $32,635
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,450
Cargo net 50 50 49
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 229
Cargo cover 150 150  
Tubular side steps 495 495  
Navigation system     2,650
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     315
Running boards     649
AWD 1,693 1,693 1,324
Cargo net 42 42 34
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 150
Cargo cover 120 120  
Tubular side steps 410 410  
Navigation system     2,359
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     200
Running boards     425
Options (change) 2,720 2,720 5,541
Options (change) 2,452 2,452 4,617
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $42,415 $47,715 $42,096
Total Invoice $39,817 $44,732 $38,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $390
Model Year201720172012
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,415$47,715$42,096
Adjustments for Features-2,285-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,130$41,655$42,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$39,817$44,732$38,062
Adjustments for Features-2,145-5,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,672$39,051$38,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,379$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720172012
ModelSorentoSorentoHighlander
TrimSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
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$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Tubular side steps$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,500$13,275$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,145-5,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
ModelSorentoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in109.8 in
Length187.4 in188.4 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft395.4 ft3

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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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