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Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,855

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,182

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $20,000 $26,241 $29,281
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150    
Running boards 340 649 649
Cargo mat 75    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Luxury Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 120    
Running boards 260 425 425
Cargo mat 57    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 1,865 3,359 2,214
Options (change) 1,587 2,565 1,637
Destination 595 745 745
Total Price $23,855 $33,514 $35,859
Total Invoice $22,182 $29,551 $31,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,465
Model Year200620082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,855$33,514$35,859
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$32,489$33,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$22,182$29,551$31,663
Adjustments for Features0-904-2,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,182$28,647$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,825$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-904-2,318

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in188.4 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height66.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft395.4 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 headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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