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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: $15,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $45,200
Base Invoice $25,095 $41,268
AWD 1,500 1,460
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
Floor mats   229
AWD 1,400 1,333
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 4,500 1,689
Options (change) 4,080 1,472
Destination 800 995
Total Price $32,200 $47,884
Total Invoice $29,975 $43,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,896
Model Year20122018
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$32,200$47,884
Adjustments for Features0-7,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$40,369
Total Invoice$29,975$43,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$36,871

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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$4,250$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,864

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length174.8 in192.5 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height64.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.4,535 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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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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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