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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: $28,235

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,201

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackSorento
Trim2.5 XTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,641 $22,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Limited Package 2,400  
Cargo net 42  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,900
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof   800
Class III trailer hitch   340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Limited Package 2,144  
Cargo net 28  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,750
Rear spoiler   154
Sunroof   715
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 4,271 3,240
Options (change) 3,675 2,881
Destination 625 700
Total Price $33,491 $28,235
Total Invoice $30,941 $26,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,816
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackSorento
Trim2.5 XTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4262hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$33,491$28,235
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,491$28,235
Total Invoice$30,941$26,201
Adjustments for Features-9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,017$26,201

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackSorento
Trim2.5 XTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length188.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.3 in
Height63.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.4,305 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested502%
Total Not Requested225098%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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