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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: $28,325

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,271

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackSorento
Trim3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,369 $22,620
Sunroof 1,445 800
Premium Package 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Cargo tray   90
Rear spoiler   200
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,900
Class III trailer hitch   340
Sunroof 1,203 715
Premium Package 1,047  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Cargo tray   70
Rear spoiler   154
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,750
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 2,798 3,330
Options (change) 2,479 2,951
Destination 725 700
Total Price $31,718 $28,325
Total Invoice $29,573 $26,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,134
Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackSorento
Trim3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6262hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/70-16
Total Price$31,718$28,325
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,538$28,325
Total Invoice$29,573$26,271
Adjustments for Features-1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,405$26,271

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackSorento
Trim3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1680

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length188.2 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in73.3 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft366.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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