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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: $36,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,084

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $32,900
Base Invoice $31,043 $29,281
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 150  
Floor mats 135 275
Remote start 425 529
Cargo mat 95  
AWD 1,500 1,450
Navigation system   2,505
Satellite radio   449
Sunroof   850
Power liftgate   400
Heated front seats   440
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo cover 120  
Floor mats 108 180
Remote start 353 380
Cargo mat 78  
AWD 1,425 1,290
Navigation system   2,099
Satellite radio   359
Sunroof   680
Power liftgate   320
Heated front seats   352
Options (change) 2,380 6,898
Options (change) 2,146 5,660
Destination 895 745
Total Price $36,075 $40,543
Total Invoice $34,084 $35,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,271
Model Year20182008
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,075$40,543
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$40,543
Total Invoice$34,084$35,686
Adjustments for Features-2,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,415$35,686

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182008
ModelSportageHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,250$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182008
ModelSportageHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length176.4 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height64.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 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
30.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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