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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: $34,450

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $6,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,082

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,213 $32,635
Luxury Package 3,350  
Cargo net 50 49
Roof rack crossbars 225 229
Floor mats 115 315
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo mat 75  
AWD 1,500 1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Luxury Package 3,081  
Cargo net 42 34
Roof rack crossbars 187 150
Floor mats 93 200
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo mat 62  
AWD 1,395 1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 5,455 4,693
Options (change) 4,974 4,067
Destination 895 810
Total Price $34,450 $41,248
Total Invoice $32,082 $37,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,507
Model Year20152012
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$34,450$41,248
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,450$40,233
Total Invoice$32,082$37,512
Adjustments for Features0-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,082$36,589

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152012
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$6,400$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,585 lb.4,266 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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