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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $25,095 $26,241 $29,281
Premium Package 2,000    
AWD 1,500 1,450 1,450
Navigation Package 1,000    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Premium Package 1,785    
AWD 1,400 1,290 1,290
Navigation Package 895    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 4,500 7,514 5,969
Options (change) 4,080 6,207 4,960
Destination 800 745 745
Total Price $32,200 $37,669 $39,614
Total Invoice $29,975 $33,193 $34,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,516
Model Year201220082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,200$37,669$39,614
Adjustments for Features-3200-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$37,669$38,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$29,975$33,193$34,986
Adjustments for Features-2980-1,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,677$33,193$33,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,225$5,905$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2980-1,391

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length174.8 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height64.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 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		26.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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