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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: $23,965

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $20,000 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Luxury Package 1,300      
Rear spoiler 150      
Class II trailer hitch 340 353 369 353
Roof rack crossbars 185      
Limited Package   5,000    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Luxury Package 1,150      
Rear spoiler 120      
Class II trailer hitch 260 229 240 229
Roof rack crossbars 140      
Limited Package   4,538    
Cargo net   28 28 28
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Options (change) 1,975 5,655 671 472
Options (change) 1,670 4,964 437 307
Destination 595 695 695 695
Total Price $23,965 $28,645 $32,961 $33,262
Total Invoice $22,265 $26,679 $30,499 $30,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT4M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,965$28,645$32,961$33,262
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-2,440-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$26,230$30,521$29,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,291$3,592
Total Invoice$22,265$26,679$30,499$30,926
Adjustments for Features0-2,249-2,258-3,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$24,430$28,241$27,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,811$3,298

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Hood scoop  $100 
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $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   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,035$5,450$5,475$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$2,440$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,249-2,258-3,198

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062009
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.3,331 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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested230039%
Total Not Requested352561%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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