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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $320

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSportageOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,800 $28,295
Base Invoice $31,043 $26,460
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo tray 80  
AWD 1,500  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo tray 67  
AWD 1,425  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 2,090 6,395
Options (change) 1,907 5,704
Destination 895 775
Total Price $35,785 $35,465
Total Invoice $33,845 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year20182012
ModelSportageOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/60-17
Total Price$35,785$35,465
Adjustments for Features-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$35,465
Total Invoice$33,845$32,939
Adjustments for Features-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,045$32,939

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$9,250$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelSportageOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length176.4 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height64.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft371.3 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
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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