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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: $6,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,000 $21,848 $26,369
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 185    
Rear spoiler 150    
Class II trailer hitch 340 353 353
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Limited Package   4,300 3,300
Luxury Package 1,150    
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Rear spoiler 120    
Class II trailer hitch 260 229 229
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Limited Package   3,964 3,115
Options (change) 1,975 6,098 5,098
Options (change) 1,670 5,396 4,547
Destination 595 725 725
Total Price $23,965 $30,018 $34,018
Total Invoice $22,265 $27,969 $31,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,431
Model Year200620112011
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$23,965$30,018$34,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$27,578$30,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$22,265$27,969$31,641
Adjustments for Features0-2,273-3,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$25,696$28,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620112011
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$4,515$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,273-3,153

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062011
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length171.3 in188.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height66.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft371.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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 headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested232551%
Total Not Requested224049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested220059%

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