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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,490

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $401

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,387

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $28,595 $32,495 $35,695 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,187 $26,641 $30,150 $33,066 $23,270
Limited Package 2,800 2,400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Cargo net 42 42 42 42  
Class II trailer hitch 369 369 369 369  
Luxury Package         1,600
Cargo mat         90
Antilock brakes (ABS)         595
Rear spoiler         200
Class III trailer hitch         340
Limited Package 2,518 2,144      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Cargo net 28 28 28 28  
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 240 240  
Luxury Package         1,430
Cargo mat         70
Antilock brakes (ABS)         531
Rear spoiler         154
Class III trailer hitch         262
Options (change) 3,471 3,071 488 594 2,825
Options (change) 2,955 2,581 318 387 2,447
Destination 625 625 625 625 670
Total Price $28,891 $32,291 $33,608 $36,914 $28,490
Total Invoice $26,767 $29,847 $31,093 $34,078 $26,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $440
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4250hp H4250hp H6250hp H6192hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6120, 6?, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$28,891$32,291$33,608$36,914$28,490
Adjustments for Features-885-1,235-2,360-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,006$31,056$31,248$33,504$28,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$3,242$5,498$0
Total Invoice$26,767$29,847$31,093$34,078$26,387
Adjustments for Features-820-1,142-2,183-3,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,947$28,705$28,910$30,930$26,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,758$2,963$4,983$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control   $400 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Hood scoop $100   
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50 
Navigation system   $600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Barometer    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,300$5,425$6,475$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$1,235$2,360$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-1,142-2,183-3,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length188.7 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in73.3 in
Height63.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested122545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested95041%
Total Not Requested135059%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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