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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: $35,511

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $979

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $28,795 $26,490 $29,765
Cargo net 42 50 50
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    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,400 3,200
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Roof rack crossbars     195
Cargo net 28 40 40
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    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   3,035 2,860
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,610 1,595
Roof rack crossbars     150
Options (change) 3,871 7,740 5,735
Options (change) 3,353 6,945 5,120
Destination 645 800 800
Total Price $35,511 $36,490 $38,235
Total Invoice $32,793 $34,235 $35,685

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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: $1,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year200820132013
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 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$36,490$38,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,511$33,630$34,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$32,793$34,235$35,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,683-3,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$31,552$32,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820132013
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300 $300
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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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
HD radio $50$50
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,090$8,950$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,683-3,383

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082013
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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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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested271582%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70025%
Total Not Requested208075%

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