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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: $10,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $20,000 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Luxury Package 1,300        
Roof rack crossbars 185        
Rear spoiler 150        
Class II trailer hitch 340 547 547 547 547
Cargo net   81 81 81 81
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458 458 458
Luxury Package 1,150        
Roof rack crossbars 140        
Rear spoiler 120        
Class II trailer hitch 260 410 410 410 410
Cargo net   52 52 52 52
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343 343 343
Options (change) 1,975 1,086 1,086 1,086 1,086
Options (change) 1,670 805 805 805 805
Destination 595 915 915 915 915
Total Price $23,965 $34,696 $37,396 $38,491 $40,691
Total Invoice $22,265 $32,343 $34,784 $35,831 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,150
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,965$34,696$37,396$38,491$40,691
Adjustments for Features0-6,115-7,015-10,115-10,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$28,581$30,381$28,376$30,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$2,005$0$2,200
Total Invoice$22,265$32,343$34,784$35,831$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-5,700-6,525-9,416-9,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,265$26,643$28,259$26,415$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$1,844$0$1,995

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,085$9,200$10,100$13,200$13,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115$7,015$10,115$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,700-6,525-9,416-9,399

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length171.3 in189.9 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height66.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,623 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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