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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: $24,135

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,432

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $20,000 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Luxury Package 1,300        
Rear spoiler 150        
Class II trailer hitch 340 353 353 369 353
Cargo tray 75        
Roof rack crossbars 200        
Limited Package   2,800 2,700    
Stability control   300 300    
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183  
Luxury Package 1,150        
Rear spoiler 120        
Class II trailer hitch 260 229 229 240 229
Cargo tray 57        
Roof rack crossbars 170        
Limited Package   2,520 2,426    
Stability control   275 275    
Cargo net   28 28 28 28
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119  
Options (change) 2,065 3,755 3,655 671 472
Options (change) 1,757 3,221 3,127 437 307
Destination 675 645 645 645 645
Total Price $24,135 $27,995 $30,595 $32,311 $32,612
Total Invoice $22,432 $26,054 $28,431 $29,877 $30,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,156
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT4M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,135$27,995$30,595$32,311$32,612
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-3,275-2,250-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,135$26,420$27,320$30,061$29,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$3,641$2,817
Total Invoice$22,432$26,054$28,431$29,877$30,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,466-3,043-2,081-3,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,432$24,588$25,388$27,796$27,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$3,208$2,578

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSportageOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 $900  
5-speed manual $0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear bumper protector$40    
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,925$6,625$5,600$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$3,275$2,250$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,466-3,043-2,081-3,136

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested167556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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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