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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: $8,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $39,990 $44,690
Cargo net 42 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 369 395 395
Navigation system 2,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
AWD   1,800 1,800
Cargo cover   150 150
Roof rack crossbars   225 225
Cargo net 28 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 240 327 327
Navigation system 1,822    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
AWD   1,693 1,693
Cargo cover   120 120
Roof rack crossbars   187 187
Options (change) 3,871 2,620 2,620
Options (change) 3,353 2,369 2,369
Destination 645 1,045 1,045
Total Price $35,511 $43,655 $48,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,036
Model Year200820192019
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,511$43,655$48,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-9,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,511$38,130$39,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820192019
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$5,465$10,990$14,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-432-657

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082019
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.4 in
Length188.7 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height63.2 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,211 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 SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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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