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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: $27,760

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $14,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,725

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $12,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,900 $37,315 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $20,480 $34,069 $37,356 $39,744
Luxury Package 1,300      
AWD 1,500 1,460 1,460 1,460
Rear spoiler 150      
Running boards 445 599 599 599
Class II trailer hitch 340 699 699 699
Navigation system 1,200      
Remote start 250 499 499 499
Cargo net   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   129 129 129
Floor mats   225 225 225
Luxury Package 1,185      
AWD 1,370 1,333 1,333 1,333
Rear spoiler 120      
Running boards 345 375 375 375
Class II trailer hitch 260 480 480 480
Navigation system 1,075      
Remote start 215 310 310 310
Cargo net   32 32 32
Rear bumper protector   89 89 89
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 5,185 3,660 3,660 3,660
Options (change) 4,570 2,759 2,759 2,759
Destination 675 900 900 900
Total Price $27,760 $41,875 $45,475 $48,090
Total Invoice $25,725 $37,728 $41,015 $43,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,877
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$27,760$41,875$45,475$48,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-6,355-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,760$37,295$39,120$39,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,290
Total Invoice$25,725$37,728$41,015$43,403
Adjustments for Features0-4,126-5,732-7,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,725$33,602$35,283$35,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681$2,125

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,310$9,890$11,665$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$6,355$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,126-5,732-7,676

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092016
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in75.8 in
Height66.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft383.7 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
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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