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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: $34,805

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,377

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelSportageOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,100 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,213 $26,460
Luxury Package 3,350  
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo tray 80  
Class II trailer hitch 400 353
AWD 1,500  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Luxury Package 3,081  
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 67  
Class II trailer hitch 332 229
AWD 1,395  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 5,810 6,748
Options (change) 5,269 5,933
Destination 895 775
Total Price $34,805 $35,818
Total Invoice $32,377 $33,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year20152012
ModelSportageOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$34,805$35,818
Adjustments for Features-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,180$35,818
Total Invoice$32,377$33,168
Adjustments for Features-1,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,865$33,168

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152012
ModelSportageOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152012
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length174.8 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height64.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested242570%
Total Not Requested105030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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