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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: $33,550

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,121

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $45,200
Base Invoice $26,213 $41,268
Luxury Package 3,350  
Cargo net 50 49
Floor mats 115 229
Cargo cover 140  
Remote start 425 499
Class II trailer hitch 400 699
Cargo mat 75  
Luxury Package 3,081  
Cargo net 42 35
Floor mats 93 139
Cargo cover 114  
Remote start 353 320
Class II trailer hitch 332 530
Cargo mat 62  
Options (change) 4,555 1,476
Options (change) 4,077 1,024
Destination 895 995
Total Price $33,550 $47,671
Total Invoice $31,185 $43,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,245
Model Year20152018
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$33,550$47,671
Adjustments for Features0-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$41,221
Total Invoice$31,185$43,287
Adjustments for Features0-5,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,185$37,430

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
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 
911 assist$25 
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
Hill descent control$250 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$3,350$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,857

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,433 lb.4,370 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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