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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: $6,019

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $28,795 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
Cargo net 42 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Class II trailer hitch 369 395 395 395
Navigation system 2,000      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Cargo tray   115 115 115
Cargo cover   150 150 150
Roof rack crossbars   225 225 225
Floor mats   150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Cargo net 28 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Class II trailer hitch 240 327 327 327
Navigation system 1,822      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094      
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
AWD   1,708 1,693 1,693
Cargo tray   93 93 93
Cargo cover   120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars   187 187 187
Floor mats   125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 3,871 8,535 2,735 2,735
Options (change) 3,353 7,818 2,462 2,462
Destination 645 895 895 895
Total Price $35,511 $41,530 $41,930 $45,130
Total Invoice $32,793 $39,169 $39,363 $42,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,745
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,511$41,530$41,930$45,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-5,140-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,511$36,905$36,790$38,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,525
Total Invoice$32,793$39,169$39,363$42,344
Adjustments for Features0-4,362-4,825-6,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$34,807$34,538$35,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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 with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$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   
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,550$10,175$10,690$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$5,140$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,362-4,825-6,394

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.4 in
Length188.7 in187.4 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height63.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.538.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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