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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,040

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,322

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $24,795 $28,595 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $20,000 $23,187 $26,641 $30,150 $33,066
Luxury Package 1,300        
Roof rack crossbars 185        
Rear spoiler 150        
Cargo mat 75        
Class II trailer hitch 340 369 369 369 369
Limited Package   2,800 2,400    
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183   183
Luxury Package 1,150        
Roof rack crossbars 140        
Rear spoiler 120        
Cargo mat 57        
Class II trailer hitch 260 240 240 240 240
Limited Package   2,518 2,144    
Cargo net   28 28 28 28
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119   119
Options (change) 2,050 3,471 3,071 488 594
Options (change) 1,727 2,955 2,581 318 387
Destination 595 625 625 625 625
Total Price $24,040 $28,891 $32,291 $33,608 $36,914
Total Invoice $22,322 $26,767 $29,847 $31,093 $34,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6175hp H4250hp H4250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionT4M5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7120, 6120, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,040$28,891$32,291$33,608$36,914
Adjustments for Features0-740-1,090-2,215-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,040$28,151$31,201$31,393$33,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$3,242$5,498
Total Invoice$22,322$26,767$29,847$31,093$34,078
Adjustments for Features0-686-1,008-2,049-3,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,322$26,081$28,839$29,044$31,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,758$2,963$4,983

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Stability control$400   $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75  $75$75
Traction control$100    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop  $100  
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Cassette player$50    
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system    $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,585$4,325$4,675$5,800$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$1,090$2,215$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-686-1,008-2,049-3,014

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in188.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height66.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,321 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested142552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested95041%
Total Not Requested135059%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.0R VDC Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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