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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: $1,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,317

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $24,995
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $23,270
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Luxury Package     1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Rear spoiler     200
Class III trailer hitch     340
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Luxury Package     1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Rear spoiler     154
Class III trailer hitch     262
Options (change) 6,198 5,198 2,735
Options (change) 5,488 4,639 2,377
Destination 775 775 670
Total Price $30,268 $34,268 $28,400
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,874 $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: $592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $407
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6192hp V6
TransmissionM6T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/70-16
Total Price$30,268$34,268$28,400
Adjustments for Features-2,460-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,808$30,858$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$28,202$31,874$26,317
Adjustments for Features-2,292-3,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,910$28,702$26,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,865$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,292-3,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length188.2 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in73.3 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267562%
Total Not Requested166538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested162547%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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