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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: $31,640

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,723

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $28,206 $26,241 $29,281
Cargo cover 140    
Floor mats 115 185 275
Remote start 425 529 529
Cargo mat 75    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Cargo cover 114    
Floor mats 93 120 180
Remote start 353 380 380
Cargo mat 62    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 755 6,593 5,048
Options (change) 622 5,297 4,050
Destination 895 745 745
Total Price $31,640 $36,748 $38,693
Total Invoice $29,723 $32,283 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,838
Model Year201620082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,640$36,748$38,693
Adjustments for Features-1,3600-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,280$36,748$37,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$29,723$32,283$34,076
Adjustments for Features-1,2780-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,445$32,283$32,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$406

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620082008
ModelSportageHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$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  
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
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$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,550$4,190$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2780-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,433 lb.3,979 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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

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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