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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: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $203

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $26,460 $26,490 $31,125
Limited Package 3,400 2,000  
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Class II trailer hitch 353 350 350
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Roof rack crossbars     195
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Limited Package 3,207 1,785  
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Class II trailer hitch 229 280 280
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,610 1,595
Roof rack crossbars     150
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 7,067 7,590 3,985
Options (change) 6,172 6,815 3,560
Destination 775 800 800
Total Price $36,137 $36,340 $37,935
Total Invoice $33,407 $34,105 $35,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,137$36,340$37,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,137$33,705$34,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880
Total Invoice$33,407$34,105$35,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,473-3,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,407$31,632$32,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$719

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300 $300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,640$7,275$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,473-3,134

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in183.9 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height65.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 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
34.337.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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