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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: $35,940

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $47,240
AWD 1,500 1,460
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo net 50 49
Floor mats 135 229
Remote start 425 499
Cargo mat 95  
AWD 1,425 1,333
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo net 42 35
Floor mats 108 139
Remote start 353 320
Cargo mat 80  
Options (change) 2,345 2,237
Options (change) 2,122 1,827
Destination 895 1,215
Total Price $35,940 $50,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,113
Model Year20172021
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/55-20
Total Price$35,940$50,692
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$47,567

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172021
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXPlatinum
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,000$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172021
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length176.4 in194.9 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height64.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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		30.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		30.748.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.1 ft384.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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