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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: $35,420

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $91

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,795 $26,155 $30,420
Cargo net 42 40 40
Universal garage door opener 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 369 350 350
Navigation system 2,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Cargo net 28 32 32
Universal garage door opener 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 240 280 280
Navigation system 1,822    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,615 1,595
Options (change) 3,871 7,030 3,530
Options (change) 3,353 6,317 3,172
Destination 645 795 795
Total Price $35,511 $35,420 $36,720
Total Invoice $32,793 $33,267 $34,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year200820112011
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,511$35,420$36,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,511$33,335$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$32,793$33,267$34,387
Adjustments for Features0-1,958-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$31,309$31,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$493

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820112011
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,475$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,958-2,585

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height63.2 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft372.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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