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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $26,369 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Limited Package 3,300      
Navigation system 1,550      
Sunroof 1,445      
Class II trailer hitch 353 400 400 400
Touring Package   4,400    
Roof rack crossbars   225 225 225
Cargo tray   95 95 95
Cargo cover   125 125 125
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Limited Package 3,115      
Navigation system 1,294      
Sunroof 1,203      
Class II trailer hitch 229 332 332 332
Touring Package   4,072    
Roof rack crossbars   187 187 187
Cargo tray   78 78 78
Cargo cover   104 104 104
AWD   1,705 1,697 1,693
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 6,648 7,295 2,645 2,645
Options (change) 5,841 6,686 2,398 2,394
Destination 725 850 850 850
Total Price $35,568 $38,145 $38,495 $41,795
Total Invoice $32,935 $36,008 $36,173 $39,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,568$38,145$38,495$41,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-3,125-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$35,045$35,370$37,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,785
Total Invoice$32,935$36,008$36,173$39,279
Adjustments for Features0-2,926-2,937-3,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$33,082$33,236$35,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$154$2,471

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelOutbackSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX 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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
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$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $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$4,400$7,500$7,525$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$3,125$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,926-2,937-3,726

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112014
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in184.4 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height65.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested275074%
Total Not Requested95026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90023%
Total Not Requested297577%

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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