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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: $7,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $20,000 $27,281 $30,034
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 185    
Rear spoiler 150    
Class II trailer hitch 340 353 353
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Luxury Package 1,150    
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Rear spoiler 120    
Class II trailer hitch 260 229 229
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 1,975 1,798 1,798
Options (change) 1,670 1,432 1,432
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $23,965 $31,718 $34,718
Total Invoice $22,265 $29,538 $32,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,046
Model Year200620142014
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6T5
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$31,718$34,718
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$28,253$31,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$22,265$29,538$32,291
Adjustments for Features0-3,227-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$26,311$29,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620142014
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
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
Rear air vents $100$100
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 audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,865$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,227-3,130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length171.3 in189.0 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height66.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,424 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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