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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: $2,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 42 50 50 50
Class II trailer hitch 369 400 400 400
Universal garage door opener 77      
Navigation system 2,000      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Touring Package   4,400    
Cargo tray   95 95 95
Cargo cover   125 125 125
Roof rack crossbars   225 225 225
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 28 42 42 42
Class II trailer hitch 240 332 332 332
Universal garage door opener 50      
Navigation system 1,822      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094      
Touring Package   4,072    
Cargo tray   78 78 78
Cargo cover   104 104 104
Roof rack crossbars   187 187 187
AWD   1,705 1,697 1,693
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 3,871 7,345 2,695 2,695
Options (change) 3,353 6,728 2,440 2,436
Destination 645 850 850 850
Total Price $35,511 $38,195 $38,545 $41,845
Total Invoice $32,793 $36,050 $36,215 $39,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $284
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,511$38,195$38,545$41,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-3,175-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,511$35,045$35,370$37,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,785
Total Invoice$32,793$36,050$36,215$39,321
Adjustments for Features0-2,973-2,983-3,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$33,077$33,232$35,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155$2,471

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,900$8,925$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$3,175$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,973-2,983-3,773

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in184.4 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height63.2 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 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
33.536.9 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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105027%
Total Not Requested282573%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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