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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: $30,700

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,575

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $42,680
Base Invoice $25,095 $38,968
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
Floor mats   225
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 3,000 225
Options (change) 2,680 140
Destination 800 885
Total Price $30,700 $43,790
Total Invoice $28,575 $39,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,107
Model Year20122015
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$30,700$43,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$37,975
Total Invoice$28,575$39,993
Adjustments for Features0-5,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,575$34,682

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,311

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length174.8 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height64.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 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		26.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft383.7 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 sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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