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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: $31,585

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,825

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6REX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $26,643 $26,490 $31,125
Limited Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Class II trailer hitch 353 350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Roof rack crossbars   195 195
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Interior ambient lighting   350  
AWD   1,700 1,700
Limited Package 3,391    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Class II trailer hitch 229 280 280
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Interior ambient lighting   300  
AWD   1,610 1,595
Options (change) 4,543 2,835 2,485
Options (change) 4,035 2,535 2,220
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $33,833 $31,585 $36,435
Total Invoice $31,473 $29,825 $34,145

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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: $2,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,252
Model Year201320122012
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, 9?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,833$31,585$36,435
Adjustments for Features0-640-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,833$30,945$32,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640
Total Invoice$31,473$29,825$34,145
Adjustments for Features0-604-3,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,473$29,221$30,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,316

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201320122012
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
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$5,090$5,730$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-604-3,608

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in183.9 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height65.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested267578%
Total Not Requested75022%

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%

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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