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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: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $20,000 $28,106 $30,860
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 185    
Rear spoiler 150    
Class II trailer hitch 340 550 550
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195 2,195
Cargo net   70 70
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450
Luxury Package 1,150    
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Rear spoiler 120    
Class II trailer hitch 260 412 412
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830 1,830
Cargo net   45 45
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337
Options (change) 1,975 3,265 3,265
Options (change) 1,670 2,624 2,624
Destination 595 850 850
Total Price $23,965 $34,110 $37,110
Total Invoice $22,265 $31,580 $34,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,431
Model Year200620152015
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,965$34,110$37,110
Adjustments for Features0-6,355-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$27,755$30,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$22,265$31,580$34,334
Adjustments for Features0-5,884-6,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$25,696$27,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,296

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620152015
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$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,635$8,990$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,884-6,342

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length171.3 in189.6 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height66.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft373.3 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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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