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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: $35,850

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,352

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $30,460
Base Invoice $31,043 $27,108
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 49
Cargo mat 95 91
Floor mats 135 106
AWD 1,500 1,400
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system   2,000
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo mat 78 58
Floor mats 108 66
AWD 1,425 1,246
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 2,155 6,696
Options (change) 1,960 5,639
Destination 895 605
Total Price $35,850 $37,761
Total Invoice $33,898 $33,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,607
Model Year20182006
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$35,850$37,761
Adjustments for Features-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$37,761
Total Invoice$33,898$33,352
Adjustments for Features-5,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,745$33,352

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182006
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,700$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182006
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.9 in
Length176.4 in184.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height64.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.739.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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