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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: $7,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $39,990 $44,690
Navigation system 1,550    
Limited Package 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353 395 395
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
AWD   1,800 1,800
Roof rack crossbars   225 225
Cargo cover   150 150
Navigation system 1,294    
Limited Package 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229 327 327
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
AWD   1,693 1,693
Roof rack crossbars   187 187
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 7,067 2,570 2,570
Options (change) 6,172 2,327 2,327
Destination 775 1,045 1,045
Total Price $36,137 $43,605 $48,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,670
Model Year201220192019
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,137$43,605$48,305
Adjustments for Features0-5,325-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,137$38,280$39,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220192019
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,865$10,190$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-412-635

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122019
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.4 in
Length188.2 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height65.7 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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