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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: $24,040

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,322

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795
Base Invoice $20,000 $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073
Luxury Package 1,300        
Rear spoiler 150        
Roof rack crossbars 185 229 229 229 229
Running boards 340 649 649 649 649
Cargo mat 75        
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199 199
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Luxury Package 1,150        
Rear spoiler 120        
Roof rack crossbars 140 150 150 150 150
Running boards 260 425 425 425 425
Cargo mat 57        
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Cargo net   34 34 34 34
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 2,050 1,441 1,441 3,806 1,441
Options (change) 1,727 934 934 3,108 934
Destination 595 810 810 810 810
Total Price $24,040 $34,946 $37,846 $42,756 $46,046
Total Invoice $22,322 $31,595 $34,242 $39,008 $41,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$24,040$34,946$37,846$42,756$46,046
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-3,715-4,065-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,040$32,106$34,131$38,691$40,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$6,585$8,550
Total Invoice$22,322$31,595$34,242$39,008$41,817
Adjustments for Features0-2,568-3,361-3,709-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,322$29,027$30,881$35,299$36,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,854$6,272$7,895

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
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$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Total Value of Features$2,885$5,725$6,600$6,950$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$3,715$4,065$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,568-3,361-3,709-4,895

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011
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.3,947 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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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