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Kia Sportage vs. Nissan GT-R Feature Comparison

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Nissan GT-R

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2009
Model Sportage Sportage GT-R
Trim LX EX Base
Engines  
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
140 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4500
 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>140 hp@6000 <br>136 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.    
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
 2.7L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>173 hp@6000 <br>178 lb-ft@4000 is an optional feature.  2.7L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>173 hp@6000 <br>178 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  
turbocharged
3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
565 hp@6800
467 lb-ft@3300
    turbocharged<br> 3.8L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>565 hp@6800 <br>467 lb-ft@3300 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.  
6-speed automated manual     6-speed automated manual is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.  
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature. AWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
215/65R16 tires 215/65R16 tires is a standard feature. 215/65R16 tires is a standard feature.  
235/60R16 tires 235/60R16 tires is an optional feature. 235/60R16 tires is a standard feature.  
255/40YR20 tires     255/40YR20 tires is a standard feature.
285/35YR20 tires     285/35YR20 tires is a standard feature.
255/40WR20 tires     255/40WR20 tires is an optional feature.
285/35WR20 tires     285/35WR20 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 80W, 6 speakers Unbranded, 80W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 80W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.  
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.  
Unbranded, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)     Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.  
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.       Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.  
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.     Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.       Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.  
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Tires, run-flatCan be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.       Tires, run-flat is a standard feature.
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.  
Cargo net   Cargo net is a standard feature.  
Cargo tray Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature.  
Class II trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.   Class II trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class II trailer hitch is an optional feature.  
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.   Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.  
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.   Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature. Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature.  
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.   Roof rails is a standard feature. Roof rails is a standard feature.  
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.  
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is an optional feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.       Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.       Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.  
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.   Wiper de-icer is a standard feature. Wiper de-icer is a standard feature.  
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Drivetrain  
Limited-slip rear differentialWhen one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.       Limited-slip rear differential is a standard feature.
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
Lockable center differentialThe center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.   Lockable center differential is an optional feature. Lockable center differential is an optional feature.  
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.
Exterior  
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Body color fascias / fenders (optional) is an optional feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Bodyside claddingProtective cladding extending partly onto the doors.     Bodyside cladding is a standard feature.  
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.   Bodyside cladding (gray/black) is an optional feature.    
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.  
Paint, special silver     Paint, special silver is an optional feature.
Rear bumper protector Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.  
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature.  
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Running boards Running boards is an optional feature. Running boards is an optional feature.  
Skid platesPrevent underbody damage when off-roading.   Skid plates is a standard feature. Skid plates is a standard feature.  
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof   Sunroof is a standard feature.  
Tall rear wing-type spoilerLarge spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch.       Tall rear wing-type spoiler is a standard feature.
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch.
Tow hook(s), frontUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.   Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature.  
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Tow hook(s), rearUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.   Tow hook(s), rear is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), rear is a standard feature.  
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Wheel-lip moldingsExtensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.   Wheel-lip moldings is an optional feature. Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature.  
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel     Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Cassette player Cassette player is an optional feature. Cassette player is a standard feature.  
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.     CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.  
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.   CD player is a standard feature.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.       iPod integration is an optional feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.       Media drive is a standard feature.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.       Navigation system is a standard feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.       Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.       SD Card slot is a standard feature.
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
Surround sound     Surround sound is an optional feature.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.       Traffic information is a standard feature.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.       Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.     Automatic headlights is an optional feature.  
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Auxiliary gaugesOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Auxiliary gauges is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Boost gaugeReports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger.       Boost gauge is a standard feature.
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.  
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.     Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.       Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.       Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.       Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display     Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Performance meterMeasures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc.       Performance meter is a standard feature.
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.     Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.  
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.  
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.       Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row buckets     Second-row buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.  
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.       Aluminum trim is a standard feature.
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is an optional feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates     Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.   Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.  
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.  
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather door panel trim     Leather door panel trim is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.  
Manual recliner, second row seats Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.  
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Metal pedals     Metal pedals is a standard feature.
No leather in second row     No leather in second row is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat     Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat     Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat     Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.       Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     Upholstered instrument panel, leather is a standard feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.       Adaptive dampers - electrical is a standard feature.
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
All-season tires     All-season tires is an optional feature.
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.       Electronic systems calibration selector is a standard feature.
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature.  
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Transmission  
Launch controlElectronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.       Launch control is a standard feature.
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.       Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Option Package Contents

Technology Package

Features
Heated front seats
CD changer, in-dash
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic headlights
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
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