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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: $25,920

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $11,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,095

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,900 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $20,480 $26,408 $29,762
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150    
Remote start 250 529 529
Running boards 445 649 649
Navigation system 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Universal garage door opener   125  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Luxury Package 1,185    
Rear spoiler 120    
Remote start 215 380 380
Running boards 345 425 425
Navigation system 1,075    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Universal garage door opener   100  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 3,345 7,902 5,182
Options (change) 2,940 6,404 4,296
Destination 675 745 745
Total Price $25,920 $37,907 $38,997
Total Invoice $24,095 $33,557 $34,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,991
Model Year200920092009
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?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,920$37,907$38,997
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$35,717$34,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$24,095$33,557$34,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,939-3,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,095$31,618$31,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092009
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 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
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$2,850$5,040$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939-3,717

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009
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.3,848 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
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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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