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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: $28,400

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,317

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $24,995
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $23,270
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353  
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Luxury Package       1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       595
Rear spoiler       200
Class III trailer hitch       340
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229  
Cargo net 28 28 28  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Luxury Package       1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)       531
Rear spoiler       154
Class III trailer hitch       262
Options (change) 5,655 671 472 2,735
Options (change) 4,964 437 307 2,377
Destination 695 695 695 670
Total Price $28,645 $32,961 $33,262 $28,400
Total Invoice $26,679 $30,499 $30,926 $26,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6192hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$28,645$32,961$33,262$28,400
Adjustments for Features-2,560-2,585-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$30,376$29,677$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$3,592$0
Total Invoice$26,679$30,499$30,926$26,317
Adjustments for Features-2,384-2,392-3,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,295$28,107$27,593$26,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,812$3,298$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100  
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Barometer   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,550$6,550$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$2,585$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,384-2,392-3,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092006
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length188.7 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in73.3 in
Height63.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested297551%
Total Not Requested285049%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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