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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: $32,490

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,795 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $24,070 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Package 2,500    
AWD 1,500    
Navigation Package 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Premium Package 2,230    
AWD 1,400    
Navigation Package 1,340    
Leather seating surfaces 450    
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 6,000 458 458
Options (change) 5,420 343 343
Destination 695 915 915
Total Price $32,490 $36,768 $40,063
Total Invoice $30,185 $34,322 $37,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,037
Model Year201120182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,490$36,768$40,063
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,518$34,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$30,185$34,322$37,347
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$32,222$32,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120182018
ModelSportageOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,175$8,425$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,100-5,025

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112018
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length174.8 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height64.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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