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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: $26,005

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,090

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $24,530 $30,460
Base Invoice $20,000 $21,831 $27,108
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 200    
Rear spoiler 150    
Class II trailer hitch 340   390
Running boards 445    
AWD 1,500   1,400
Cold Weather Package   60  
Convenience Package   1,453  
Leather Package   2,285  
JBL 8 speakers   475  
Side curtain airbags   650 650
AWD w/ third-row seat   3,310  
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   106 106
Fog lights   110  
CD changer, in-dash   200  
Heated front seats   440 440
Alloy wheels   520  
Sunroof   900  
Value Package     560
Leather seating surfaces     1,400
Luxury Package 1,150    
Roof rack crossbars 170    
Rear spoiler 120    
Class II trailer hitch 260   280
Running boards 345    
AWD 1,370   1,246
Cold Weather Package   48  
Convenience Package   1,003  
Leather Package   1,828  
JBL 8 speakers   356  
Side curtain airbags   559 559
AWD w/ third-row seat   2,946  
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   66 66
Fog lights   88  
CD changer, in-dash   150  
Heated front seats   352 352
Alloy wheels   416  
Sunroof   720  
Value Package     504
Leather seating surfaces     1,120
Options (change) 3,935 10,558 4,995
Options (change) 3,415 8,566 4,161
Destination 675 605 605
Total Price $26,005 $35,693 $36,060
Total Invoice $24,090 $31,002 $31,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,443
Model Year200820062006
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/70-16225/65-17
Total Price$26,005$35,693$36,060
Adjustments for Features0-540-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,005$35,153$35,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$42
Total Invoice$24,090$31,002$31,874
Adjustments for Features0-469-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,090$30,533$31,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$576

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820062006
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Running boards$350$350 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,460$5,000$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-469-765

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.9 in
Length171.3 in184.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height66.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.639.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft380.6 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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60534%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested102545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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